Origin
Tampa, FL
Late night in Tampa on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to West Samoset, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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West Samoset, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to West Samoset, FL covers 47.1 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Tampa Street, East Jackson Street, North Nebraska Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 47.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Tampa Street 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 West Samoset, FL is easy. At 59m 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 West Samoset, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tampa Street | — | — |
| East Jackson Street | — | — |
| North Nebraska Avenue | — | — |
| FL 618 | — | — |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
| US 41 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Tampa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and West Samoset, FL.
1
Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Tampa Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Tampa Street
3
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
11
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
13
Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palmetto, Bradenton
14
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Tamiami Trail
15
Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
16
Continue on 1st Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
17
Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
18
Turn right onto 9th Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street East
19
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
456 ft
·
25 sec
·
32nd Avenue East
20
Turn left onto 8th Street East
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
8th Street East
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Tampa, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Samoset, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into West Samoset, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
West Samoset, FL
Late night in West Samoset on Friday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
19 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
59m 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 West Samoset, FL covers 47.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Tampa Street, East Jackson Street, North Nebraska Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.50 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 West Samoset, FL is easy. At 59m 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 West Samoset, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tampa, FL to West Samoset, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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