Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Wednesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
215.4 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, FL covers 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
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 $34.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.7 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 215.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, 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 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 570 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Polk Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 98 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bartow Road | 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 Aberdeen, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 4 East: Orlando
7
Continue straight
26 mi
·
28 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
9
Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
11
Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
12
Continue on Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
13
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
14
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
15
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
16
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue straight
46 mi
·
59 min
18
Take the exit left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
19
Continue straight
295 ft
·
7 sec
20
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
21
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
100 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 802: Lake Worth Road
23
Keep slight right to continue on FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
24
Turn slight right onto Lake Worth Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Worth Road
25
Turn right onto Jog Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Jog Road
26
Turn left
210 ft
·
15 sec
27
Turn slight right
151 ft
·
12 sec
28
Turn right
328 ft
·
24 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 107.7 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, 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 215.4 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.7 mi from Tampa, FL · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.7 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, FL
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.29 one way
$68.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.30 | $74.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.56 | $95.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.62 | $10.34 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.85 | $8.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.2 | 1 | $30.16 | $13.79 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Aberdeen, FL
Morning in Aberdeen on Wednesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Aberdeen, FL covers 215.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.7 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 $34.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to Aberdeen, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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