Origin
Tampa, FL
Evening in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Tangerine, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
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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Tangerine, FL
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Tangerine, FL covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 4, Western Beltway, Orange Blossom Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.6 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Tampa, FL to Tangerine, FL covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 45B
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
7
60.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward FL 429 North: Apopka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 60
Toward FL 429 North: Apopka
8
94.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
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 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Pl...
8
94.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orange Blossom Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 58.6 mi | 1h 4m |
| Western Beltway | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Orange Blossom Trail | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| I 275 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Earlwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Ashley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SR 429 Connector Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Tangerine, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
400 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 275
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 275 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 45B
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 4
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 60
Toward FL 429 North: Apopka
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on FL 429 Toll
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Western Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
368 ft
·
15 sec
Toward Orange Blossom Trail
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on SR 429 Connector Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
SR 429 Connector Road
13
Turn right onto US 441
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange Blossom Trail
14
Turn left onto Earlwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Earlwood Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lake Street
16
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.6 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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tangerine, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 58.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Tampa, FL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tangerine, FL
The final approach into Tangerine, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.12 one way
$32.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.54 | $35.08 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Tangerine, FL
Evening in Tangerine on Thursday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
51 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
1h 58m 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 Tangerine, FL covers 101.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, Western Beltway, Orange Blossom Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $16.12 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tampa, FL to Tangerine, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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