Trip from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are West State Road 60, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, FL 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Fuller Heights, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL?

The route from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

29.6 mi

48 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West State Road 60, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, FL 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on West State Road 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West State Road 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Bailey Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bailey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (FL 60 / West State Road 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | Bailey Road

At end of road, turn left onto Bailey Road

Navigation decision point

5

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | FL 60 / West State Road 60

Turn right onto FL 60 / West State Road 60

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

4

23.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the ramp toward FL 618 Toll West

Navigation decision point

Toward FL 618 Toll West

5

23.8 mi into trip | ~35m 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

29.1 mi into trip | ~41m 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
West State Road 60	15.6 mi	20m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	5.2 mi	6m
FL 60	4.5 mi	7m
East Adamo Drive	2.1 mi	3m
Old Highway 60	0.9 mi	2m
East Kennedy Boulevard	0.4 mi	1m
Adamo Drive	0.4 mi	<1m
Old Hwy 60	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: West State Road 60 — 15.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fuller Heights, FL and Tampa, FL.

1

Start on Old Hwy 60

158 ft · 6 sec · Old Hwy 60

2

Continue on Old Highway 60

0.9 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 60

3

At end of road, turn left onto Bailey Road

67 ft · 3 sec · Bailey Road

4

Turn right onto FL 60

16 mi · 20 min · West State Road 60

Use the straight lane.

5

Continue on FL 60

4.5 mi · 7 min · FL 60

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

6

Turn straight onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Adamo Drive

7

Continue on FL 60

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward FL 618 Toll West

9

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.

11

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

12

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.71 one way

$9.42 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.13	$10.25
premium	$4.72	$5.50	$11.01
diesel	$5.61	$6.54	$13.07

Estimated Tolls: $0.52

Selmon Expressway (5.2 mi) $0.52

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.9	$3.11	$1.42
Efficient EV	7.4	$2.59	$1.18
EV Truck/SUV	11.8	$4.14	$1.89

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fuller Heights, FL

Night in Fuller Heights on Thursday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Night in Tampa on Thursday

Local time

11:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

43m 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 Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL covers 29.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West State Road 60, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, FL 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Fuller Heights, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.71 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.

This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Bailey Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (FL 60 / West State Road 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Fuller Heights, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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