Origin
Seminole, FL
Late night in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seminole, 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
37m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seminole, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Seminole to Tampa is 24.2 miles and takes about 37m 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 within Florida, connecting two neighboring cities. Expect a drive that involves several turns and navigates through urban and suburban environments rather than expansive rural landscapes. It's a practical route for daily commutes or quick intercity travel, offering a direct path without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gandy Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Park Boulevard North | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| South Florida Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gandy Boulevard
— 10.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on CR 694
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Boulevard North
2
Continue on CR 694
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Park Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 694
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
429 ft
·
18 sec
Exit 6A; 6B
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
6
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
7
Continue on South Florida Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Florida Avenue
8
Turn left onto FL 60
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Continue onto CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn right toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6A
Toward Downtown West, Florida Avenue
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
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: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
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 Sunday
Local time
3:30 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 28% of the route on highways. You'll experience a dynamic journey that shifts between faster-paced expressway sections and more involved local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.1 miles on Gandy Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns and traffic signals. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in speed and direction as you transition between Park Boulevard North, Gandy Boulevard, and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 694 / Park Boulevard North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Seminole, FL
Full guide →Seminole is in the Tampa Bay Area 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 37m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 0.2 miles (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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