Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Montverde, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 $12.99 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
40.8 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Ashley Drive | — | — |
| I 275 | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
| I 4 East | — | — |
| FL 33 | — | — |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | — | — |
| Commonwealth Avenue | — | — |
| Commonwealth Avenue North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Ashley Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Montverde, 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
37 mi
·
40 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
FL 33: Polk City
9
Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
374 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lakeland Hills Boulevard
10
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
12
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
13
Turn slight right
6.2 mi
·
8 min
14
Turn slight right onto Lakeshore Drive
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
15
Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lakeshore Drive
16
Turn right onto Anderson Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Hill Road
17
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
18
Turn left onto Johns Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Johns Lake Road
19
Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Citrus Tower Boulevard
20
Turn right
1.4 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
24
Exit the roundabout
482 ft
·
11 sec
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
26
Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi
·
4 min
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
144 ft
·
3 sec
29
Turn straight onto 7th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street
30
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
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 40.8 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 53m 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 53m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montverde, 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 81.6 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Tampa, FL · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Montverde, FL
The final approach into Montverde, 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
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $15.17 | $30.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Montverde, FL
Morning in Montverde on Saturday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Polk City, FL
41 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 47m 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 Montverde, FL covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 40.8 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 $12.99 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.
The drive from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to Montverde, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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