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Trip from Tampa, FL to Saint George, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Florida, United States

Tampa, FL

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Downtown Saint George, FL, FL

Saint George, FL

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Trip Overview

This short 21.1-mile drive from Tampa to Saint George, Florida, is perfect for a single-day trip, taking only about 35 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Memorial Highway and Hillsborough Avenue before merging onto I-275 for a portion of the journey. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route is budget-friendly. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a straightforward highway cruise. Given its brevity, there are no planned stops included, and you can easily complete this in one go without needing an overnight stay. It's a straightforward journey within the state of Florida, connecting two points within the same region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Memorial Highway 5 mi 8m
Hillsborough Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
I 275 3.9 mi 5m
Tampa Road 2.9 mi 4m
Curlew Road 2.2 mi 3m
North Ashley Drive 0.3 mi <1m
County Road 90 0.3 mi 1m
Barbara Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Memorial Highway — 5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Saint George, 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 right at fork onto FL 60

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60

1.7 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater, Air Cargo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 3 Toward CR 576: Eisenhower Boulevard, Air Cargo Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto CR 576

2.6 mi · 4 min · Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto FL 580

4.9 mi · 7 min · Hillsborough Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on FL 580

2.9 mi · 4 min · Tampa Road
14

Turn slight left onto FL 586

2.2 mi · 3 min · Curlew Road
15

Turn right onto Barbara Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Barbara Street
16

Turn right onto Talley Drive

259 ft · 11 sec · Talley Drive
17

Continue on County Road 90

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 90
18

Turn right onto County Road 95

16 ft · 0 sec · County Road 95
19

Arrive at destination

County Road 95

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 7.7 — 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,...
8
5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 60 / Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

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 West: Tampa International Airport,...
8
6 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 60 / Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60 West: Clearwater, Air Cargo

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 West: Clearwater, Air Cargo
9
7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CR 576: Eisenhower Boulevard, Air Cargo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward CR 576: Eisenhower Boulevard, Air Cargo

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.36 one way

$6.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.65 $7.31
premium $4.72 $3.92 $7.85
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

E 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Saint George, FL

Late night in Saint George on Sunday

Local time

12:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' While 19% of the journey involves highway travel, mainly on I-275, much of your time will be spent on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5 miles on Memorial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of intersections and traffic lights, requiring your attention more frequently than a pure highway route. The road's personality shifts from local thoroughfares to a brief interstate segment, offering a varied feel behind the wheel.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 14 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

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 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Tampa, FL and Saint George, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Air Cargo.

Clearwater

5 mi in | ~8m

Air Cargo

6 mi in | ~9m | via FL 60

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Saint George, 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 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Saint George, 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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