Origin
Gibsonton, FL
Morning in Gibsonton on Sunday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gibsonton, 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
16m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gibsonton, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Gibsonton and Tampa, this 10.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Florida landscape. You can expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should easily cover your needs for this short distance. Because the journey is entirely contained within Florida, you will find it to be a straightforward local commute rather than a long-haul trek. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Trail | 3 mi | 4m |
| South 50th Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| South 22nd Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South 20th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 22nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tamiami Trail
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibsonton, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on US 41
33 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tamiami Trail
2
Continue on US 41
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
3
Continue on US 41
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South 50th Street
4
Turn left onto US 41 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
5
Continue on US 41 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South 22nd Street
6
Continue on US 41 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 20th Street
7
Continue on US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 22nd Street
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West: Saint Petersburg
9
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward FL 618 Toll West: Saint Petersburg
Navigation decision point
Toward FL 618 Toll West: Saint Petersburg
3
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
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 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - Eas...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Selmon Expressway
(0.7 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SSW 2 to 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
26 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
16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate your way into the city. While roughly 7 miles of the route are classified as highway, the experience is defined by the frequent adjustments required on local surface streets. You will rely on Tamiami Trail, South 50th Street, and South 22nd Street to complete your transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3-mile segment on Tamiami Trail, which provides a brief reprieve from the turning. Overall, the road feels like a standard urban connection, shifting from the local character of Gibsonton into the denser traffic patterns of Tampa.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Tamiami Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gibsonton, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 16m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.8 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.
On the drive from Gibsonton, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward - East along the way.
- East
9.8 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Tamiami Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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