Origin
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Villano Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
191.8 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
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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Villano Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to Villano Beach, FL covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 $31.32 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.9 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 191.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 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 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 191.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 Villano Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 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 Villano Beach, 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 | — | — |
| I 95 | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 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 Villano Beach, 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
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
8
Keep slight left
13 mi
·
16 min
9
Keep slight right
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Jacksonville
13
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 1: Saint Augustine
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
207 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
16
Turn straight
12 mi
·
15 min
17
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
9 min
18
Turn right onto West San Carlos Avenue
440 ft
·
9 sec
·
West San Carlos Avenue
19
Continue on May Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
May Street
20
Continue on Vilano Causeway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Vilano Causeway
21
Continue on Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
22
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coastal Highway
23
Turn left onto Village Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Village Drive
24
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 95.9 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 1h 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.9 miles or 1h 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 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Villano Beach, 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 191.8 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.9 mi from Tampa, FL · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.9 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Villano Beach, FL
The final approach into Villano Beach, 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 Villano Beach, 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
$31.32 one way
$62.64 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $34.71 | $69.41 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.97 | $73.94 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $32.85 | $65.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.14 | $9.21 |
| Efficient EV | 48 | 0 | $16.78 | $7.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.85 | $12.28 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Villano Beach, FL
Morning in Villano Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Lockhart, FL
96 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
5 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
3h 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 Villano Beach, FL covers 191.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 95.9 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 $31.32 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.
The drive from Tampa, FL to Villano Beach, FL is easy. At 3h 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 Villano Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to Villano Beach, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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