How long is the commute from Tampa, FL?
Workers who live in Tampa, FL take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Tampa get to work
| Means of transportation | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.4% (±1.1 points) | 66.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±0.7 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±1.0 points) | 20.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Tampa, the average commute is lower than in Hillsborough County (28.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tampa, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hillsborough County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hillsborough County, Tampa ranks 33 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 599 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tampa
| Vehicles available | Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.9% (±1.0 points) | 37.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±1.1 points) | 39.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±0.6 points) | 16.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Tampa, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hillsborough County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tampa
| Tampa | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±1.0 points) | 20.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±0.6 points) | 93.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tampa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tampa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | — | 24.8 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 3.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Carrollwood | 6.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Town 'n' Country | 6.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 6.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 7.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Magdalene | 7.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| University (Hillsborough County) | 7.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Temple Terrace | 8.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Egypt Lake-Leto, FL (27.3 minutes), Carrollwood, FL (26.6 minutes), Town 'n' Country, FL (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Progress Village | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 28 | Lake Magdalene | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 29 | East Lake-Orient Park | 26.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 30 | Carrollwood | 26.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Temple Terrace | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 32 | Seffner | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 33 | Tampa | 24.8 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tampa
How long is the average commute in Tampa?
Workers who live in Tampa, FL take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tampa without a car?
8.5% of households in Tampa have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tampa?
22.0% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Tampa worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tampa city, Florida
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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