Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Bayonet Point, 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
58m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Bayonet Point, FL
Jonathan Cooper
Trip Overview
Tampa, FL to Bayonet Point, FL is 43 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip entirely within Florida. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a convenient option for moving between these two locations, whether you're relocating or just need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. The route is designed for efficiency, getting you to your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Parkway | 14.6 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Expressway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| State Road 52 | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| I 275 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Ashley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncoast Parkway
— 14.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Bayonet Point, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 275
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 275 South
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
8
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 589 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
10
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Toward Crystal River
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27
Toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto FL 52
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
State Road 52
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight left
338 ft
·
12 sec
16
Continue on Meadow Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadow Drive
17
Turn left onto Bell Drive
460 ft
·
22 sec
·
Bell Drive
18
Turn right onto Paige Drive
453 ft
·
20 sec
·
Paige Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Paige Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Tampa, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 275 South
8
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport,...
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll
7
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Crystal River
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.68
Suncoast Parkway
(14.6 mi)
$0.88
Veterans Expressway
(10.1 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bayonet Point, FL
Morning in Bayonet Point on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
58m 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 mostly highway, with 74% of the 43 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14.6 miles on the Suncoast Parkway without needing to exit. Expect a typical highway experience with frequent exits and merges as you navigate the Veterans Expressway and State Road 52. The latter part of the trip will transition from the expressway system to more of a surface road feel as you approach Bayonet Point.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Suncoast Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 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 15 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans 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 Tampa, FL and Bayonet Point, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater, Crystal River and Dade City.
Clearwater
5 mi in
|
~8m
Crystal River
19.1 mi in
|
~26m
|
via FL 589 Toll
Dade City
33.7 mi in
|
~42m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Bayonet Point, FL
Full guide →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 58m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Suncoast Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.68 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. 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 Bayonet Point, 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bayonet Point, 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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