Origin
Riverview, FL
Late night in Riverview on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Riverview, 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
18m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverview, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 13.9-mile drive from Riverview to Tampa, Florida, will take you approximately 17 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing FL 618 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway (also known as FL 60), this route offers a quick connection between these two Florida locales. Given its brief duration and minimal distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical journey. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting you'll navigate through urban and suburban areas rather than open highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 301 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverview, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on US 301
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 301
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 301
511 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
5
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
8
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.32 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Selmon Expressway
(6.8 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
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
Late night in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 12:28PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM 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
20 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
18m 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' experience for this 13.9-mile trip. While you'll encounter main roads like FL 618 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway (FL 60), the highway share is zero percent, indicating a route composed entirely of local and arterial roads. The 17-minute duration and absence of a 'longest stretch' data point suggest frequent intersections and traffic lights, characteristic of navigating through developed areas. This drive will likely involve many directional changes as you make your way through the urban landscape between Riverview and Tampa.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and US 301. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 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.
Between Riverview, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Toll Fl 618: Tampa and Saint Petersburg.
Toll Fl 618: Tampa
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Saint Petersburg
4.9 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 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 4.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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