How far is Forest City, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest City and Tampa is 79.26 miles (127.56 km).
Flight distance from Forest City, FL to Tampa, FL is 79.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Forest City to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest City, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 99.17 miles (159.6 km) by car.
Driving from Forest City to Tampa will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Forest City
City in Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 13854 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°40'0"N 81°26'36"W |
| Latitude | 28.6667800 |
| Longitude | -81.4433400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Forest City and Tampa
The distance between Forest City and Tampa is 160 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Forest City and Tampa. The current time is 02:31:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.25 liters (3.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest City and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest City to Tampa is $11.63 (diesel $15.22).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $11.63 | $13.1 | $14.23 | $15.22 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest City and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
