Origin
Madeira Beach, FL
Late night in Madeira Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Madeira Beach, 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
42m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madeira Beach, FL
Arian Fernandez
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Madeira Beach to Tampa is 26.9 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Gandy Boulevard and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Florida. Expect a drive that involves navigating local roads and expressways. The relatively short distance makes this a convenient option for a quick journey between the beach and the city, with most of the travel occurring on well-established urban and suburban thoroughfares.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gandy Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Park Boulevard North | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Seminole Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Tom Stuart Causeway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Welch Causeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Florida Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gulf Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gandy Boulevard
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madeira Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 146th Avenue
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
146th Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 699
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
4
Turn right onto FL 666
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tom Stuart Causeway
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on FL 666
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Welch Causeway
Toward Seminole, Clearwater
6
Turn straight onto US-19 ALT
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bay Pines Boulevard North
Toward ALT US 19: Seminole, Clearwater
7
Continue on US-19 ALT
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seminole Boulevard
8
Turn right onto CR 694
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Park Boulevard North
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on FL 694
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
429 ft
·
18 sec
Exit 6A; 6B
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
12
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
13
Continue on South Florida Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Florida Avenue
14
Turn left onto FL 60
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway
Turn right onto FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Turn right onto CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
26.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6A; 6B
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Turn right toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Selmon Expressway
(6.9 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
5:40 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.
Road read
42m 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 presents a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long highway cruise. Only 25% of the journey utilizes highways, so be prepared for city traffic and traffic signals. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Gandy Boulevard. As you progress, you'll transition from coastal access roads to more urbanized expressways as you approach Tampa.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on Gandy Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Madeira Beach, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Seminole, Clearwater and Alt Us 19: Seminole.
Seminole
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
|
via FL 666
Clearwater
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
|
via FL 666
Alt Us 19: Seminole
1.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US-19 ALT
About the Cities
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 42m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on Gandy Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 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.
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 0.3 miles (FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.5 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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