Origin
Temple Terrace, FL
Late night in Temple Terrace on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple Terrace, 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
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple Terrace, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 10.1-mile journey from Temple Terrace to Tampa is an ideal short-haul trip. Expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion or a standard daily transit. You will navigate primarily through North 56th Street, North 50th Street, and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is a highly economical route that requires zero stops along the way. Since both locations are situated within Florida, you will experience a seamless transition between these two neighboring areas. This trip is best approached as a simple, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 56th Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 3 mi | 3m |
| North 50th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bullard Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridgedale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 50th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 56th Street
— 3.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Terrace, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Ridgedale Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ridgedale Road
2
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bullard Parkway
3
Turn left onto FL 583
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 56th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 583
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 50th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 41
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South 50th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Selmon Expressway Toll West, FL 618 Toll West: Tampa, St.Petersburg
7
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
10
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bullard Parkway
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 583 / North 56th Street
Turn left onto FL 583 / North 56th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward Selmon Expressway Toll West, FL 618 Toll West: Tampa, St.Petersburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Selmon Expressway Toll West, FL 618 Toll...
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Selmon Expressway
(3 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
12:43 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
18 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
17m 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 offers a mixed-road profile, transitioning from local streets to more structured expressway driving. While 32% of your journey takes place on highways, the feel of the road changes as you move from the initial urban stretches onto the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period covering 3.8 miles on North 56th Street, which sets the pace for the first leg of your trip. The route balances the stop-and-go nature of city streets with the faster flow of the expressway. It is a functional, practical drive that lacks the monotony of long-distance interstate travel, providing a varied experience that shifts quickly as you navigate toward your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on North 56th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bullard Parkway.
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 17m 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 (Bullard Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FL 583 / North 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
60 ft
12 ft
Total Climb
47 ft
Total Descent
92 ft
Highest Point
60 ft
Elevation Range
48 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 Temple Terrace, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Selmon Expressway Toll West, St.petersburg and - East.
Selmon Expressway Toll West
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
St.petersburg
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
- East
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on North 56th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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 (Bullard Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FL 583 / North 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: 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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