Trip from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 4, New Tampa Highway, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Tampa, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL?

The route from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

30.6 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 38m

8 AM

0h 44m

10 AM

0h 40m

12 PM

0h 39m

3 PM

0h 40m

5 PM

0h 44m

8 PM

0h 36m

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

The drive from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL covers 30.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 4, New Tampa Highway, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.7 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 37m highway drive covering 30.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and New Tampa Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.7 miles on I 4.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 13 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 24.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and New Tampa Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

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

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

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.

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

26.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward County Line Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward County Line Road

6

27.6 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 92 / New Tampa Highway

Turn left onto US 92 / New Tampa Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 4	24.7 mi	27m
New Tampa Highway	2.3 mi	3m
I 275	0.7 mi	1m
County Line Road	0.5 mi	1m
Airport Road	0.4 mi	<1m
North Ashley Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
Old Tampa Highway	0.3 mi	<1m
East Kennedy Boulevard	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 4 — 24.7 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Winston, 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

25 mi · 27 min · I 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 25 Toward County Line Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn right onto County Line Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Line Road

Use the right lane.

10

Turn left onto US 92

2.3 mi · 3 min · New Tampa Highway

Use the left lane.

11

Turn right onto FL 572

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Airport Road

12

Turn left onto CR 542

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Tampa Highway

13

Arrive at destination

CR 542

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.87 one way

$9.74 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$5.30	$10.60
premium	$4.72	$5.69	$11.38
diesel	$5.61	$6.76	$13.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.2	$3.21	$1.47
Efficient EV	7.7	$2.68	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.28	$1.96

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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

Evening in Tampa on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winston, FL

Evening in Winston on Thursday

Local time

6:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

37m 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 Winston, FL covers 30.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 4, New Tampa Highway, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.3 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 $4.87 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 30.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.

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

The route from Tampa, FL to Winston, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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