Origin
Safety Harbor, FL
Afternoon in Safety Harbor on Friday
Local time
12:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Safety Harbor, 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
31m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Safety Harbor, FL
Arian Fernandez
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Safety Harbor to Tampa is a quick 19.6-mile commute that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is ideal as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via the Courtney Campbell Causeway, I-275, and South Bayshore Boulevard. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this is an incredibly economical trek between these two Florida locations. Expect a straightforward, local experience that connects the quiet charm of Safety Harbor to the bustling atmosphere of Tampa. It is a highly efficient route for anyone looking to bridge the gap between these two neighboring areas without any planned stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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
This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local journey that balances city navigation with brief highway stretches. While only 29 percent of your route consists of highways, you get a solid 8.2-mile stretch across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to break up the pace. The remainder of the trip requires focus as you transition through various local roads. You will find that the character of the drive shifts from suburban streets to more structured transit corridors. It is not an intense interstate grind, but rather a technical drive that demands your attention as you maneuver toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
~17.1 mi in
Elevation Range
35 ft
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 12.2 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 12 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
19 mi into trip
|
~29m 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 Safety Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Petersburg along the way.
St. Petersburg
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via FL 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Bayshore Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| FL 60 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Tampa Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Courtney Campbell Causeway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safety Harbor, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on FL 590
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Phillippe Parkway
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
Phillippe Parkway
3
Continue on South Bayshore Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Bayshore Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
5
Continue on FL 60
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 275
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Tampa
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Tampa Street
15
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
16
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Franklin Street
17
Turn right onto FL 60
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
18
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
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.
Destination
Tampa, FL
Afternoon in Tampa on Friday
Local time
12:59 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
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
31m 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 Safety Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Courtney Campbell Causeway, I 275, South Bayshore Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Safety Harbor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.12 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 12 decision points packed into just 19.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Safety Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St. Petersburg along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2 ft to 37 ft elevation with about 72 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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