Origin
Belleair, FL
Afternoon in Belleair on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleair, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.6 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleair, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 24.6-mile drive from Belleair, FL to Tampa, FL typically takes around 41 minutes, making it a convenient day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey is budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate via Courtney Campbell Causeway and Gulf to Bay Boulevard, with some segments on I-275. The route offers a straightforward transit between two Florida locations, and its brevity means you won't need to consider overnight stays. This is a practical option for local travel within the Florida region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this trip. The route incorporates 23% highway driving, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 8.2 miles on the Courtney Campbell Causeway. You'll experience a mix of urban and causeway driving, requiring your attention for frequent turns and traffic. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it's a more engaged driving experience that transitions between different road types as you approach Tampa.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Courtney Campbell Causeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 17.3 miles in near FL 60.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
FL 60
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International...
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
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: Tampa, St. Petersburg
8
23.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
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 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
9
23.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Stree...
9
24 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie A...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belleair, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Petersburg along the way.
St. Petersburg
17.9 mi in
|
~29m
|
via FL 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| FL 60 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Court Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Myrtle Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Indian Rocks Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Courtney Campbell Causeway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleair, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Gardenia Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gardenia Street
2
Turn left onto Indian Rocks Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rocks Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Belleview Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Belleview Boulevard
4
Turn left onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
5
Turn right onto Lakeview Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lakeview Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto South Myrtle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Myrtle Avenue
7
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Turn straight onto US 19 Alternate; FL 60
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on FL 60
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on FL 60
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
FL 60
Toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 275
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Tampa
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tampa Street
20
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
21
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Franklin Street
22
Turn right onto FL 60
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
23
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.57 | $9.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
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 Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
NE 2 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
16 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
41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Belleair, FL to Tampa, FL covers 24.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Courtney Campbell Causeway, Gulf to Bay Boulevard, I 275. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Belleair, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 24.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.3 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Belleair, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Petersburg along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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