Origin
Zephyrhills, FL
Afternoon in Zephyrhills on Friday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zephyrhills, 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
42m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zephyrhills, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Zephyrhills to Tampa is 29 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Gall Boulevard and I-4, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, making it a straightforward drive. Expect a route that involves a fair amount of turning, typical of local commutes. It's a quick trip that doesn't require much in the way of extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll likely navigate several intersections and changes in direction. With only an 18% highway share, much of your journey will be on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 20.7 miles on Gall Boulevard, suggesting a significant portion of the drive will be on this main local road before transitioning to highways like I-4 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with frequent adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gall Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 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 1.3 miles in near US 301 / Gall Boulevard.
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 10 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 301 / Gall Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 301 / Gall Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301 / Gall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 2
Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon...
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
8
28.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Zephyrhills, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Selmon Expressway Toll, Downtown and Selmonm Expressway Toll.
Selmon Expressway Toll
25.5 mi in
|
~36m
Downtown
26.2 mi in
|
~37m
Selmonm Expressway Toll
26.2 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gall Boulevard | 20.7 mi | 29m |
| I 4 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gall Boulevard
— 20.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on 5th Avenue
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
5th Avenue
2
Continue on 5th Avenue
304 ft
·
18 sec
·
5th Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 301
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Gall Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 301
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Gall Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 92 West: Tampa
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 4
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 2
Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
11
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
14
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.62 one way
$9.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Selmon Expressway
(1.5 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
3:09 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
17 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
42m 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 Zephyrhills, FL to Tampa, FL covers 29 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gall Boulevard, I 4, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Zephyrhills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.62 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 10 decision points packed into just 29 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 301 / Gall Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Zephyrhills, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Selmon Expressway Toll, Downtown and Selmonm Expressway Toll.
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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