Origin
Tampa, FL
Evening in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Anna Maria, FL
Jacob Evans
Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Tampa Street, East Jackson Street, North Nebraska Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
28.6 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 57.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Tampa Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tampa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Nebraska Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 618 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Tampa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Anna Maria, FL.
1
Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Tampa Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Tampa Street
3
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
11
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
13
Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palmetto, Bradenton
14
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tamiami Trail
15
Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
16
Continue on 1st Street West
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Street West
17
Turn right onto Manatee Avenue West
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Manatee Avenue West
18
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
19
Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue West
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Manatee Avenue West
20
Turn right onto Gulf Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Drive
21
Turn right onto Marina Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Marina Drive
22
Continue on Palm Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Drive
23
Continue on Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Drive
24
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Avenue
25
Turn left
79 ft
·
13 sec
26
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.6 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 41m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.6 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anna Maria, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tampa, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 57.2 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Tampa, FL · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anna Maria, FL
The final approach into Anna Maria, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Anna Maria, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.11 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.90 | $11.03 | $22.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Anna Maria, FL
Evening in Anna Maria on Sunday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
1h 22m 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 Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Tampa Street, East Jackson Street, North Nebraska Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Tampa, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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.
The drive from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to Anna Maria, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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