Origin
Pinellas Park, FL
Morning in Pinellas Park on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinellas Park, 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
27m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinellas Park, FL
Arian Fernandez
Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Pinellas Park to Tampa is 18.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Gandy Boulevard and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two neighboring cities. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick commute or an easy transition between areas. Given its brevity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel, allowing you to avoid peak traffic if you plan accordingly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gandy Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Florida Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 49th Street North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 78th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gandy Boulevard
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on 78th Avenue North
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
78th Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 611
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
49th Street North
3
Turn left onto FL 694
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard
4
Continue on FL 694
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
429 ft
·
18 sec
Exit 6A; 6B
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
7
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
8
Continue on South Florida Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Florida Avenue
9
Turn left onto FL 60
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 611 / 49th Street North
Turn left onto CR 611 / 49th Street North
Navigation decision point
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.46 | $6.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:00 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 features a mixed drive experience, with 37% of it on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 10.1 miles on Gandy Boulevard, offering a smooth, consistent pace. The drive progresses from surface streets to more direct expressway travel, providing a blend of urban and arterial road conditions. Expect a dynamic feel as you transition between these different road types.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 611 / 49th Street North.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.6 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Pinellas Park, FL
Full guide →Pinellas Park is in Florida. The city has some heavy industry and is home to a large variety of ethnic restaurants and businesses. The city is home to a variety of groups that have immigrated from all over the world.
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 27m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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.
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: near the start (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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