Origin
Daytona Beach, FL
Afternoon in Daytona Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
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6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daytona Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Traveling from Daytona Beach to Tampa covers approximately 139.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 17 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than an interstate route, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget roughly $23 for fuel to complete the journey. Since the route utilizes local arteries like North Nova Road, Beville Road, and Ivanhoe Boulevard, you will experience a more granular view of the Florida landscape compared to high-speed highway travel. This trip is straightforward enough that you won't need to plan for overnight stops, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Daytona Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. The personality of the drive is defined by a turn-heavy local layout that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate through various intersections and urban segments, with no single long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Because you are relying entirely on local roads, the pace remains steady but requires frequent adjustments. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local road network throughout the entire 139.9-mile transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Nova Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Nova Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 618 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Nova Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on International Speedway Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
International Speedway Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Nova Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Nova Road
3
Turn right onto Beville Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Beville Road
4
Continue on Beville Road
0.9 mi
·
56 sec
·
Beville Road
5
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
6
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
13 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ivanhoe Boulevard
8
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
9
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 4 West: Tampa
10
Merge slight left
81 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
12
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
13
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
14
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
16
Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this route relies on local roads, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 17-minute estimate. With no designated stops included in the data, you have the freedom to pull over whenever you need a break, provided you account for the extra time. Keep an eye on your navigation closely, as the reliance on North Nova Road and Beville Road means you will be making frequent turns rather than staying on one main highway. Budgeting $23 for fuel should be sufficient, but keep a little extra set aside for local fluctuations. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, ensure your GPS is updated before you head out to stay on track.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Daytona Beach, FL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Daytona Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Daytona Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Daytona Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Daytona Beach, FL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Daytona Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
The final approach into Tampa, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tampa, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.37 one way
$46.74 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.31 | $50.63 |
| premium | $4.90 | $26.97 | $53.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Nova Road, Beville Road, Ivanhoe Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Daytona Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.37 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.
The drive from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 2h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Daytona Beach, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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