Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Monday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Longwood, FL
Drive Time
8h
Distance
432.7 mi
696 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Longwood, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Longwood, FL covers 432.7 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Ashley Drive, I 275, I 275 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.3 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h drive with frequent turns across 432.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ashley Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Longwood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ashley Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 285 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East John Sims Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Sims Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Ashley Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Longwood, FL.
1
Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Ashley Drive
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 275
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 275
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 275 North
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
6
Merge slight left
160 mi
·
2 hr 51 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
9
Merge slight right
226 mi
·
4 hr 2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
11
Turn left
18 mi
·
23 min
12
Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East John Sims Parkway
13
Continue on John Sims Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
John Sims Parkway
14
Keep slight right
5.8 mi
·
8 min
15
Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewis Turner Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Poquito Road North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Poquito Road North
17
Continue on Poplar Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Road
18
Turn right onto Poquito Road
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
Poquito Road
19
Turn slight left onto Poplar Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Poplar Road
20
Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Avenue
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquito Road
46 ft
·
7 sec
·
Poquito Road
22
Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sherwood Drive
23
Turn right onto Blenheim Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blenheim Road
24
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.3 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 4h into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.3 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.3 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Longwood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tampa, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tampa, FL
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Longwood, FL
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.3 mi from Tampa, FL · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tallahassee, FL after about 216 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.3 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Longwood, FL
The final approach into Longwood, 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 Longwood, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Longwood, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.28 one way
$144.56 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $78.29 | $156.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $83.41 | $166.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.13 | $192.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.43 | $20.77 |
| Efficient EV | 108.2 | 1 | $37.86 | $17.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.1 | 2 | $60.58 | $27.69 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Longwood, FL
Morning in Longwood on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Longwood, FL covers 432.7 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Ashley Drive, I 275, I 275 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.3 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 $72.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Longwood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to Longwood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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