Origin
Tampa, FL
Night in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Fuller Heights, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Fuller Heights, FL covers 30.2 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Brandon Boulevard, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Adamo Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on West Brandon Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Brandon Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 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 early in the drive near US 41 Business / North Tampa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward 78th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward 78th Street
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brandon Boulevard | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Adamo Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Highway 60 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 78th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Nebraska Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tampa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Brandon Boulevard
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Fuller Heights, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 41 Business
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tampa Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 12
Toward 78th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto South 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 78th Street
10
Turn slight right
274 ft
·
15 sec
11
Turn straight onto FL 60
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Adamo Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on FL 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brandon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60
19 mi
·
25 min
·
West Brandon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
15
Turn left onto Bailey Road
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bailey Road
16
Turn right onto Old Highway 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 60
17
Turn straight onto Old Hwy 60
158 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Hwy 60
18
Arrive at destination
Old Hwy 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.62 | $11.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.52
Selmon Expressway
(5.2 mi)
$0.52
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Fuller Heights, FL
Night in Fuller Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
44m 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 Tampa, FL to Fuller Heights, FL covers 30.2 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Brandon Boulevard, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Adamo Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tampa, FL to Fuller Heights, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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