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Tampa, FL
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Trip from Tampa, FL to Trinity, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Trinity, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Trinity, FL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Expressway, I 275, Boy Scout Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Veterans Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Tampa, FL to Trinity, FL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 23 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 275 South
8
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport,...
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Ehrlich Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Ehrlich Road
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Gunn Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Gunn Highway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tampa, FL and Trinity, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Gunn Highway.
Clearwater
5 mi in
|
~8m
Gunn Highway
15.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 275 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Boy Scout Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Keystone Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Gunn Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Trinity Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Tarpon Springs Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Expressway
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Trinity, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 275
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 275 South
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
8
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 589 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
10
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 10
Toward Ehrlich Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Gunn Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Ehrlich Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ehrlich Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on Gunn Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gunn Highway
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Gunn Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Gunn Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on this road
489 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
18
Turn left onto Race Track Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Race Track Road
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto Boy Scout Road
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
Boy Scout Road
20
Continue on Boy Scout Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Boy Scout Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Tarpon Springs Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tarpon Springs Road
22
Continue on CR 582
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 611
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
24
Turn right onto CR 996
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trinity Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Trinity Oaks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn left onto Arlinbrook Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlinbrook Drive
27
At end of road, turn left onto Kinsmere Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kinsmere Drive
28
Turn left onto Saffron Way
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saffron Way
29
Arrive at destination
Saffron Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Tampa, FL · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Trinity, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Trinity, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.26 | $10.53 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Veterans Expressway
(6.4 mi)
$0.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Trinity, FL
Morning in Trinity on Friday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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 Trinity, FL covers 30.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Expressway, I 275, Boy Scout Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.84 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 23 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tampa, FL and Trinity, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Gunn Highway.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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