Trip from Tampa, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

19.8 mi

32 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 30m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 35m

8 PM

0h 29m

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

Tampa, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL is 19.8 miles and takes about 30m via North Nebraska Avenue and I-275, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, making it a convenient local trip. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances faster highway travel with some city street navigation. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or an easy addition to a larger travel plan, offering flexibility for when you depart.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Nebraska Avenue	9.3 mi	14m
I 275	9.2 mi	12m
North Ashley Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
East Bearss Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
East Kennedy Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m
Bell Lake Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: North Nebraska Avenue — 9.3 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Land O' Lakes, 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 right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 275 North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 275

9.2 mi · 12 min · I 275

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 53 Toward Bearss Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right

115 ft · 3 sec

Turn right onto FL 678

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Bearss Avenue

Turn left onto US 41

9.3 mi · 14 min · North Nebraska Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Bell Lake Road

290 ft · 13 sec · Bell Lake Road

Turn left

207 ft · 15 sec

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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 right at fork toward I 275 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 275 North

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 275

Merge onto I 275

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Bearss Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53 Toward Bearss Avenue

10.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | FL 678 / East Bearss Avenue

Turn right onto FL 678 / East Bearss Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.15 one way

$6.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$3.43	$6.86
premium	$4.72	$3.68	$7.36
diesel	$5.61	$4.37	$8.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.9	$2.08	$0.95
Efficient EV	5	$1.73	$0.79
EV Truck/SUV	7.9	$2.77	$1.27

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Afternoon in Tampa on Saturday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SSW 2 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Land O' Lakes, FL

Afternoon in Land O' Lakes on Saturday

Local time

4:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

SSW 2 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

1 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

30m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive, with about 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles on North Nebraska Avenue, which will likely feel like a more local road experience. The drive will transition between these more urban or suburban surface streets and segments of the interstate. This means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns throughout the 19.8 miles. Prepare for a blend of quicker highway travel and slower, more controlled city driving.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on North Nebraska Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 0.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on North Nebraska Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Land O' Lakes, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Land O' Lakes, FL before heading back.

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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Trip from Tampa, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Tampa, FL

Land O' Lakes, FL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

30m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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