Origin
Largo, FL
Late night in Largo on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Largo, FL to Tampa, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Largo, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Largo to Tampa is 23 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 275, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, making it a straightforward and easy trip. The drive is primarily on major roadways, offering a direct connection between these two urban areas. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer without much fuss. You'll find it a functional, no-frills way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Ulmerton Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| Seminole Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Tampa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Franklin Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 8th Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Twiggs Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Largo, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
50 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest
375 ft
·
13 sec
·
8th Avenue Southwest
3
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Boulevard
4
Turn left onto FL 688
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Ulmerton Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto FL 688
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ulmerton Road
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
6
Merge onto I 275
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
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.
10
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tampa Street
11
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
12
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Franklin Street
13
Turn right onto FL 60
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8th Avenue Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 8th Avenue Southwest
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 drive is a mixed bag, with 51% highway driving. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 275, including one stretch that runs for 11.7 miles without interruption. The remainder of the journey incorporates Ulmerton Road and Seminole Boulevard, offering a change of pace from the interstate. Expect a varied driving experience that transitions between faster highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's not a particularly scenic route, but it is efficient.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8th Avenue Southwest.
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 11 decision points packed into just 23 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Largo, FL
Full guide →Largo is a city in Pinellas County in the Tampa Bay Area.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
Full guide →The city of Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's West Coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 275. 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 0.1 miles (8th Avenue Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 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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