This 128.8-mile drive from Fellsmere, FL to Tampa, FL takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll predominantly be on highway, with 88% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21. Given the relatively short duration and the straightforward highway-focused profile, this route is ideal for a single day. It's a practical way to travel between two points within Florida, offering a direct path with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Fellsmere, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 128.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 88% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on FL 60, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of 108 miles on this main road. While the profile is largely highway, the transition onto Pennsylvania Avenue and then the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway as you approach Tampa will mark the shift toward a more urban environment. This journey is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing speed over a winding, scenic experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 108 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Pennsylvania Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (FL 60): Navigation decision point; at 87.8 miles (Flamingo Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn right onto CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip|~14m in|FL 60
Turn right onto FL 60
Navigation decision point
5
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Flamingo Drive
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
123 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
128.2 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 60
108 mi
2h 19m
Pennsylvania Avenue
10.1 mi
14m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
6m
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Adamo Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 108 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fellsmere, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto CR 512
10 mi·14 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 60
14 mi·15 min·FL 60
4
Continue on FL 60
64 mi·1 hr 21 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Turn left onto FL 60
26 mi·34 min·FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi·7 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi·35 sec·Adamo Drive
10
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi·3 min·East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
12
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi·6 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 8Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - EastUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 50-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Tampa with plenty of the day remaining. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 108 miles, you can easily complete this trip without needing to break it up. The estimated fuel cost of $21 suggests a single fill-up should be sufficient, but it's always wise to check your gauge before departing Fellsmere. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the transition from the open highway of FL 60 to the more congested urban roads as you enter Tampa.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from Fellsmere, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108 miles.
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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
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 Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere, FL
This is one driving day of about 128.8 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Fellsmere, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 108 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.4 mi from Fellsmere, FL
· 1h 22m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
Efficient EV
32.2
0
$11.27
$5.15
EV Truck/SUV
51.5
0
$18.03
$8.24
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fellsmere, FL
Afternoon
in Fellsmere on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Afternoon
in Tampa on Friday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
2 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 50m 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 Fellsmere, FL to Tampa, FL covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 60, Pennsylvania Avenue, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.4 miles from Fellsmere, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.50 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 512 / Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (FL 60): Navigation decision point; at 87.8 miles (Flamingo Drive): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fellsmere, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
