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Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
80.2 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Black Diamond, FL
Lany-Jade Mondou
The drive from Tampa, FL to Black Diamond, FL covers 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncoast Parkway, Veterans Expressway, North Lecanto Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.2 miles on Suncoast Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.77 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 80.2 miles, with most of the trip on Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.2 miles on Suncoast Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 80.2 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 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tampa, FL and Black Diamond, FL, road signs point toward Clearwater and Crystal River.
Clearwater
Crystal River
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.2 mi | 59m |
| Veterans Expressway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| North Lecanto Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| I 275 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Black Diamond Circle | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Black Diamond, FL.
Start on FL 60
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Merge onto FL 60
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Take the exit
Turn right onto FL 44
Turn left onto CR 491
Turn left onto West Black Diamond Circle
Continue on West Black Diamond Circle
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Diamond, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Tampa, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Tampa, FL · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.77 one way
$25.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.42 | $3.85 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.23 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Tampa on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Black Diamond on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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