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Cities Near Tampa

Cities near Tampa, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Riverview, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Tampa, Florida is Riverview, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Riverview10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Pinellas Park16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Palm Harbor21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Clearwater21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Bradenton32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Spring Hill37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Sarasota42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Poinciana62 mi / 100 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
North Port64 mi / 103 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Tampa

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Riverview, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Lakeland. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Tampa include Riverview, Pinellas Park, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Lakeland. The closest is Riverview, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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