Origin
West Pensacola, FL
Morning in West Pensacola on Monday
Local time
8:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
7h 1m
Distance
471.3 mi
758 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL covers 471.3 miles and takes about 7h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Warrington Road, Mobile Highway, New Warrington Spur for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.73 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
235.7 miles from West Pensacola, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 1m drive with frequent turns across 471.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Warrington Road 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Warrington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mobile Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Warrington Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
New Warrington Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pensacola, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Lillian Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lillian Highway
2
Turn left onto New Warrington Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
New Warrington Road
3
Turn left onto Mobile Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mobile Highway
4
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
5
Turn straight onto New Warrington Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Warrington Spur
6
Continue on West Fairfield Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Fairfield Drive
7
Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fairfield Drive
8
Turn right onto North Davis Highway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Davis Highway
9
Take the ramp right toward I 110 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 110 North
10
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Tallahassee
13
Merge slight left
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
15
Merge slight left
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
17
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Downtown East-West
18
Keep slight right
253 ft
·
6 sec
19
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Downtown East, Jefferson Street
20
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
21
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Pierce Street
22
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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East Kennedy Boulevard
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 235.7 miles from West Pensacola, FL, or about 3h 30m 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 104 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 235.7 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Pensacola, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Pensacola, FL
This is one driving day of about 471.3 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from West Pensacola, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 235.7 mi from West Pensacola, FL · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
236 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 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 235.7 miles from West Pensacola, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
The final approach into Tampa, 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 Tampa, 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
$78.73 one way
$157.46 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
165 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $85.28 | $170.56 |
| premium | $4.90 | $90.85 | $181.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $104.71 | $209.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 141.4 | 1 | $49.49 | $22.62 |
| Efficient EV | 117.8 | 1 | $41.24 | $18.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 188.5 | 2 | $65.98 | $30.16 |
Gas CO2
165 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Monday
Local time
9:18 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
7h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL covers 471.3 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Warrington Road, Mobile Highway, New Warrington Spur. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 235.7 miles from West Pensacola, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Pensacola, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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