Origin
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
Morning in Egypt Lake-Leto on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egypt Lake-Leto, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Egypt Lake-Leto to Tampa is 7.8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via North Dale Mabry Highway and I-275, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two areas of Tampa. Given its brief duration and local road focus, it's best suited for a quick transit rather than a leisurely journey. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery, but you will navigate through a developed urban environment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dale Mabry Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 275 | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Tampa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Church Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Twiggs Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dale Mabry Highway
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egypt Lake-Leto, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on North Church Avenue
437 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Broad Street
465 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Broad Street
3
Turn right onto FL 580
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 North
5
Merge onto I 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tampa Street
10
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
11
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Franklin Street
12
Turn right onto FL 60
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
13
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway
Turn right onto FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
9
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Stree...
9
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie A...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long, straight highways. Only 26% of the drive is on highways, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.2 miles along North Dale Mabry Highway. Expect to transition between local streets and brief highway segments, requiring constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on North Dale Mabry Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Egypt Lake-Leto, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island and Convention Center.
Seaport Aquarium
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Amalie Arena
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Harbour Island
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Convention Center
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on North Dale Mabry Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tampa, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tampa, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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