Origin
Wimauma, FL
Afternoon in Wimauma on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wimauma, 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
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wimauma, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Wimauma to Tampa, you are looking at a quick 29.8-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. You will navigate primarily via Highway 674, FL 618, and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to reach your destination. Budgeting for this drive is straightforward, as you can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel. Because the distance is so manageable, it functions well as a simple commute or a short visit between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 301 | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 674 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 301
— 15.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wimauma, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on FL 674
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 674
2
Turn right onto US 301
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 301
3
Continue on US 301
470 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on US 301
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 301
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 301
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 301
511 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 17.7 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
17.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
18 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.04 one way
$8.09 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Tampa, FL
Afternoon in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
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
4 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches on this route; in fact, the longest segment on Highway 674 is negligible, keeping you engaged with frequent turns and changes in road type. While you transition onto the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing its character as a local connection. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant movement and navigation through Florida’s local infrastructure. Prepare for a hands-on experience behind the wheel as you shift from the local roads of Wimauma into the expressway system leading toward Tampa.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 301.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 301 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 17.7 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 37m 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 17.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 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 Wimauma, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Toll Fl 618: Tampa and Saint Petersburg.
Toll Fl 618: Tampa
17.7 mi in
|
~26m
Saint Petersburg
17.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.4 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 (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 301. 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 17.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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