Origin
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Late night in Saint Augustine Shores on Saturday
Local time
5:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
182.6 mi
294 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Augustine Shores, FL
Ethan Essig
Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL covers 182.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Deltona Boulevard, Andora Street, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.07 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
91.3 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 182.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 182.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deltona Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deltona Boulevard | — | — |
| Andora Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| I 4 | — | — |
| I 4 West | — | — |
| Ivanhoe Boulevard | — | — |
| FL 618 | — | — |
| Downtown | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Deltona Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Shores, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Entero Lane
141 ft
·
11 sec
·
Entero Lane
2
Turn left onto Deltona Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deltona Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Andora Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Andora Street
4
Turn left
11 mi
·
13 min
5
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
8
Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
512 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Orlando
11
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
12
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
13 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ivanhoe Boulevard
14
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
15
Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 4 West: Tampa
16
Merge slight left
81 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
17
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
18
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
19
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
20
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
22
Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
23
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 91.3 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL, or about 1h 32m 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 40 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.3 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
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 Saint Augustine Shores, 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 182.6 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, 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 91.3 mi from Saint Augustine Shores, FL · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 91.3 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, 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
$29.07 one way
$58.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $33.95 | $67.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.32 | $80.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $15.98 | $7.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73 | 0 | $25.56 | $11.69 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
5:07 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
6 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 5m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL covers 182.6 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Deltona Boulevard, Andora Street, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.3 miles from Saint Augustine Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.07 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Saint Augustine Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Augustine Shores, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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