Origin
Oakleaf Plantation, FL
Morning in Oakleaf Plantation on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
177.9 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakleaf Plantation, FL
Mick Haupt
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakleaf High School Entrance, Plantation Oaks Boulevard, Oakleaf Plantation Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.72 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
88.9 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 177.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakleaf High School Entrance 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School Entrance | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plantation Oaks Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oakleaf Plantation Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Discovery Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 23 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Coast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middleburg | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oakleaf High School Entrance
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on the route
463 ft
·
39 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
102 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
0.1 mi
·
58 sec
·
Oakleaf High School Entrance
4
Turn left onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Plantation Oaks Boulevard
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
6
Exit the roundabout onto Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Oakleaf Plantation Parkway
7
Keep slight right
213 ft
·
9 sec
8
Continue on Discovery Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Discovery Drive
9
Take the ramp slight left toward FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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FL 23 Toll South: Green Cove Springs, Palatka
10
Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
First Coast Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 21: Orange Park, Middleburg
12
Keep slight right to continue on Middleburg
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Middleburg
13
Turn straight onto Blanding Boulevard
33 mi
·
48 min
·
Blanding Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
15
Turn left onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 219A
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Sid Martin Highway
17
Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
18
Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
19
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Tampa
20
Merge slight left
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
22
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Downtown East-West
23
Keep slight right
253 ft
·
6 sec
24
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Downtown East, Jefferson Street
25
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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North Orange Avenue
26
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Pierce Street
27
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
28
Arrive at your destination
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 88.9 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL, or about 1h 51m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m
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 Oakleaf Plantation, 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL
This is one driving day of about 177.9 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.9 mi from Oakleaf Plantation, FL · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.9 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, 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
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| premium | $4.90 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.52 | $79.05 |
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: 62.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.57 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.91 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Morning in Tampa on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
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
8 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 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL covers 177.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakleaf High School Entrance, Plantation Oaks Boulevard, Oakleaf Plantation Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.9 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.72 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.
The drive from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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