The drive from Oak Hill, FL to Tampa, FL covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Sid Martin Highway, US 301 Highway South for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.7 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
95 miles from Oak Hill, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 189.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 50m highway drive covering 189.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Sid Martin Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sid Martin Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.7 miles in near US 301 / Sid Martin Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.7 miles (US 301 / Sid Martin Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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47.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301 / Sid Martin Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street
Turn right onto FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
172.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 275
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275 toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
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188.4 mi into trip|~3h 46m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East-West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
9
189 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oak Hill, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
Saint Petersburg
172.5 mi in|~3h 27m|via I 275
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
82.7 mi
1h 28m
Sid Martin Highway
39 mi
48m
US 301 Highway South
30.7 mi
37m
I 275
15.9 mi
19m
Normandy Boulevard
8.6 mi
11m
103rd Street
7 mi
12m
Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
2m
Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Aires Road
76 ft·8 sec·Aires Road
2
Turn left onto Cardan Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·Cardan Road
3
Turn left onto FL 134
0.6 mi·1 min·Timuquana Road
4
Continue on FL 134
0.2 mi·27 sec·Jacksonville Heights Road
5
Continue on FL 134
2.0 mi·3 min·103rd Street
6
Continue on FL 134
0.1 mi·18 sec·Jacksonville Heights Road
7
Continue on FL 134
3.0 mi·5 min·103rd Street
8
Continue on FL 134
0.1 mi·12 sec·Jacksonville Heights Road
9
Continue on FL 134
2.1 mi·3 min·103rd Street
10
Turn right onto POW-MIA Memorial Parkway
0.2 mi·25 sec·POW-MIA Memorial Parkway
11
Turn left onto FL 228
8.6 mi·11 min·Normandy Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
31 mi·37 min·US 301 Highway South
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
39 mi·48 min·Sid Martin Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 326
1.5 mi·2 min·Northwest 70th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on FL 326
1.2 mi·2 min·Northwest 77th Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
17
Merge onto I 75
83 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275
16 mi·19 min·I 275
Exit 274Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·49 sec
Exit 45AToward Downtown East-WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft·6 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Pierce Street
24
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.3 mi·45 sec·East Kennedy Boulevard
25
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Oak Hill, FL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
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 Oak Hill, 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 Oak Hill, FL
This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Oak Hill, 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 I 75 for about 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Oak Hill, FL
· 2h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.23 one way
$60.45 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$32.88
$65.76
premium
$4.72
$35.31
$70.62
diesel
$5.61
$41.93
$83.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57
0
$19.94
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.62
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.59
$12.15
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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 16, 2026
Origin
Oak Hill, FL
Morning
in Oak Hill on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning
in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
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
10 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
3h 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 Oak Hill, FL to Tampa, FL covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sid Martin Highway, US 301 Highway South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Oak Hill, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 189.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.7 miles (US 301 / Sid Martin Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.7 miles (FL 326 / Northwest 70th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 172.5 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oak Hill, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
