This 156.3-mile drive from Tampa to White City, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 3 hours and 15 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, including FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, and I-4, with 88% of the journey on these faster roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $25, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently within the state of Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.1 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 156.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 88% of the 156.3 miles on major roads like FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, and I-4. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.7 miles along FL 60, so be prepared for sustained highway driving. While this route prioritizes speed and efficiency, the road will transition between these different highway systems as you progress toward White City.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 Effort10/10
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 20 significant decision points across 156.3 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 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
8
27.7 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
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 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
37.6 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
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 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
108 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tampa, FL and White City, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow, Florida's Turnpike South: Miami and Okeechobee.
Winter Haven
27.7 mi in|~32m
Bartow
37.6 mi in|~44m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
108 mi in|~2h 16m
Okeechobee
148.3 mi in|~3h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 60
61.7 mi
1h 19m
Florida's Turnpike
40.2 mi
43m
I 4
25.8 mi
28m
Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
10m
Bartow Road
6.9 mi
9m
Selvitz Road
2.3 mi
4m
West Midway Road
2.1 mi
3m
Edwards Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 61.7 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and White City, 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 NorthUse 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 45BToward I 4 East: OrlandoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 4
26 mi·28 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 27Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter HavenUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi·10 min·Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 10Toward US 98: Lakeland, BartowUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi·26 sec·FL 60
15
Continue on FL 60
11 mi·13 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi·5 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on FL 60
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
40 mi·43 min·Florida's Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Okeechobee
23
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
24
Merge onto FL 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Okeechobee Road
25
Turn slight right
501 ft·18 sec
26
Turn straight onto CR 611
0.7 mi·1 min·South Jenkins Road
27
Turn left onto CR 611
1.0 mi·1 min·Edwards Road
28
Turn right onto CR 611B
2.3 mi·4 min·Selvitz Road
29
Turn left onto CR 712
2.1 mi·3 min·West Midway Road
30
Turn right
68 ft·7 sec
31
Turn right
253 ft·18 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 3 hours, this drive is easily manageable in one day, offering flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving early to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is full before you set off to minimize the need for stops. Keep an eye out for the longest stretch of 61.7 miles on FL 60, as this will be a significant portion of your journey without a major road change.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.1 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 156.3 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 61.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.1 mi from Tampa, FL
· 1h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.88 one way
$49.76 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$27.06
$54.13
premium
$4.72
$29.06
$58.13
diesel
$5.61
$34.51
$69.02
Estimated Tolls: $2.81
Florida's Turnpike
(40.2 mi)$2.81
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Blink Charging Station
Bartow, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Bartow, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink: 1
Other: 1
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.41
$7.50
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
EV Truck/SUV
62.5
0
$21.88
$10.00
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tampa, FL
Afternoon
in Tampa on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
E 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
White City, FL
Afternoon
in White City on Friday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tampa, FL to White City, FL covers 156.3 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, I 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.1 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 $24.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 156.3 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.
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 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tampa, FL and White City, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven, Bartow, Florida's Turnpike South: Miami and Okeechobee.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
