Origin
Port Richey, FL
Morning in Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Richey, 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
59m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Richey, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling the 39.7 miles from Port Richey to Tampa is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 59 minutes. Since this trip is well under an hour, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel for the journey, making it a very economical route for your schedule. The drive transitions you from the residential areas of Port Richey into the heart of the Tampa metropolitan region. Because of the duration, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your plans require. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 54 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Suncoast Parkway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Rowan Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 54
— 10.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Richey, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
108 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
94 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
215 ft
·
7 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
5
Turn right onto Adams Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Street
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Nebraska Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Nebraska Avenue
8
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto CR 77
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rowan Road
10
Turn left onto FL 54
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Road 54
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward South FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Tampa
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
13
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
17
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on FL 60
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
19
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 275
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Tampa
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Use the slight right lane.
24
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.
25
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tampa Street
26
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
27
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Franklin Street
28
Turn right onto FL 60
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
29
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Port Richey, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 15.2 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward South FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Tampa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward South FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Tam...
8
33 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
8
38.8 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
39.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$6.32 one way
$12.64 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Veterans Expressway
(6.9 mi)
$0.56
Suncoast Parkway
(4.8 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
9:33 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
59m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this 39.7-mile stretch, which is composed of 54% highway travel. Your route relies on State Road 54, the Veterans Expressway, and the FL 589 Toll Express Lane to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.1 miles on State Road 54, which offers a consistent pace before you merge onto the faster expressway segments. The transition from local roads to higher-speed toll lanes defines the rhythm of the drive. Be prepared for the shift in traffic density as you move from the quieter outskirts toward the busier Tampa landscape.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on State Road 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 15.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
80 ft
13 ft
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
97 ft
Highest Point
80 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
68 ft
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 Port Richey, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Tampa:st. Petersburg and St. Petersburg.
Tampa:st. Petersburg
31.3 mi in
|
~45m
|
via FL 589 Toll
St. Petersburg
32.8 mi in
|
~48m
|
via FL 60
About the Cities
Starting in Port Richey, FL
Full guide →New Port Richey, otherwise known as NPR, or New Port, is a city founded in 1924 that is full of restaurants, stores, and activities, in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida.
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 59m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on State Road 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans 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 15.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.8 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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