Origin
Tampa, FL
Evening in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
110.9 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Geneva, FL
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This straightforward drive from Tampa to Geneva, Florida, covers 110.9 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 16 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with no overnight stays needed. You'll spend about 83% of your time on highways, making it a largely efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $18. This route focuses on getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss, ideal for those prioritizing time over extensive sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.5 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 110.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 110.9-mile journey. You'll be on I-4 for a significant portion, including an uninterrupted stretch of 81.4 miles. While predominantly interstate driving, the route incorporates Geneva Drive and the East-West Expressway, offering slight variations in the road environment. The high highway share suggests a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Geneva Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 110.9 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 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.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 417 Toll North: Sanford, Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Seminole State College, Red Bug Lake Road East, Oviedo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tampa, FL and Geneva, FL, road signs point toward Titusville, Daytona Beach, Seminole State College, Red Bug Lake Road East and Oviedo.
Titusville
Daytona Beach
Seminole State College
Red Bug Lake Road East
Oviedo
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 81.4 mi | 1h 31m |
| Geneva Drive | 7.7 mi | 13m |
| East-West Expressway | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Central Florida GreeneWay | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Seminole Expressway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Mitchell Hammock Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 275 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Geneva, FL.
Start on FL 60
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Continue on I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto FL 417 Toll
Continue on FL 417 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Red Bug Lake Road
Continue on West Mitchell Hammock Road
Turn left onto FL 434
Turn right onto Garden Street
Turn right onto CR 419
Turn left onto CR 426
Enter roundabout onto CR 426
Continue on CR 426
Continue on 1st Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 2-hour, 16-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Orlando metropolitan area. With 110.9 miles and a modest fuel cost of $18, you won't need frequent stops. The longest stretch is over 81 miles on I-4, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. Consider a brief stop around the halfway mark if needed, but the route is designed for efficient travel.
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 24 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Geneva, 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 110.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Tampa, FL · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.4 miles.
The final approach into Geneva, 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 Geneva, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.65 one way
$35.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| premium | $4.72 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.49 | $48.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Geneva on Thursday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
55 mi in
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
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.
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