Trip from Tampa, FL to Crawfordville, FL

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Drive Time

5h 8m

Distance

243.8 mi

392 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 55m ★

6 AM

5h 8m

8 AM

5h 35m

10 AM

5h 17m

12 PM

5h 15m

3 PM

5h 19m

5 PM

5h 34m

8 PM

5h 0m

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

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Crawfordville, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tampa, FL to Crawfordville, FL covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Young Boulevard, Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on Young Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

121.9 miles from Tampa, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Young Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 243.8 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Ashley Drive

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 275 South

5 mi into trip | ~8m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 39 Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport,...

5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 589 Toll

19.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Crystal River

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 Tampa, FL to Crawfordville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Crystal River along the way.

Crystal River

19.1 mi in | ~26m | via FL 589 Toll

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Young Boulevard	66.5 mi	1h 25m
Suncoast Parkway	54.2 mi	59m
Suncoast Boulevard	47 mi	59m
Hampton Springs Avenue	42.9 mi	55m
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road	8 mi	11m
FL 589 Toll Express Lane	7.8 mi	9m
Veterans Expressway	5.5 mi	7m
Gulf to Lake Highway	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Young Boulevard — 66.5 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 60

400 ft · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 275

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 275 South Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 275

3.9 mi · 5 min · I 275

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 39 Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

Toward FL 589 Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

4.6 mi · 5 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

Toward Crystal River Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

Turn left onto FL 44

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Continue on FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

67 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Young Boulevard

Turn left onto US 98

43 mi · 55 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road

8.0 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Road

Turn left onto US 319

79 ft · 1 sec · Crawfordville Highway

Arrive at destination

US 319

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 121.9 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 121.9 miles or 2h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crawfordville, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 243.8 miles and 5h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tampa, 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 Young Boulevard for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121.9 mi from Tampa, FL · 2h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

122 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

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Young Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

Arriving in Crawfordville, FL

The final approach into Crawfordville, 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 Crawfordville, 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

$38.81 one way

$77.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$42.21	$84.43
premium	$4.72	$45.33	$90.67
diesel	$5.61	$53.83	$107.66

Estimated Tolls: $3.69

Suncoast Parkway (54.2 mi) $3.25

Veterans Expressway (5.5 mi) $0.44

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

$39

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.1	0	$25.60	$11.70
Efficient EV	61	0	$21.33	$9.75
EV Truck/SUV	97.5	1	$34.13	$15.60

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Wednesday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

E 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Crawfordville, FL

Late night in Crawfordville on Wednesday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tampa, FL to Crawfordville, FL covers 243.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Young Boulevard, Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Tampa, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.81 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Tampa, FL to Crawfordville, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Crystal River along the way.

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