Origin
Pinecrest, FL
Night in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
10:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinecrest, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinecrest, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
This quick trip from Pinecrest, FL to Tampa, FL covers 22.8 miles and should take about 36 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll navigate using Lithia Pinecrest Road, the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, and East Lumsden Road. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this drive is very budget-friendly. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous journey. Since it's such a short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 33% of your journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along Lithia Pinecrest Road. This section likely offers a more consistent pace before you transition to other roads. The Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and East Lumsden Road will likely present different driving conditions, potentially including more urban or suburban environments. It's not a purely highway grind, nor is it exclusively winding backroads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lithia Pinecrest Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lithia Pinecrest Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lithia Pinecrest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (East Lumsden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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East Lumsden Road
Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Express...
5
14.7 mi into trip
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~25m in
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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
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| East Lumsden Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Falkenburg Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South County Road 39 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lithia Pinecrest Road
— 9.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on CR 39
128 ft
·
10 sec
·
South County Road 39
2
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lumsden Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Falkenburg Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
7.6 mi
·
9 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Selmon Expressway
(7.6 mi)
$0.76
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
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Tampa on Friday
Local time
10:08 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
5 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
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pinecrest, FL to Tampa, FL covers 22.8 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lithia Pinecrest Road, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, East Lumsden Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Pinecrest, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.8 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lithia Pinecrest Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (East Lumsden Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pinecrest, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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