Origin
Woodlawn Beach, FL
Late night in Woodlawn Beach on Monday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlawn Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
8h 34m
Distance
469 mi
755 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 26m
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6 AM
8h 34m
8 AM
8h 50m
10 AM
8h 40m
12 PM
8h 38m
3 PM
8h 40m
5 PM
8h 49m
8 PM
8h 30m
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 Woodlawn Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 469 miles and takes about 8h 34m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, I 75, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
234.5 miles from Woodlawn Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 34m highway drive covering 469 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 274 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 274 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 miles in near I 10.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 469 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 290.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 451.5 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
16.7 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
290.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward I-75 South: Tampa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
9
451.5 mi into trip
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~8h 11m in
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I 275
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275 toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
7
467.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 30m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East-West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
9
468 mi into trip
|
~8h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 274 mi | 4h 53m |
| I 75 | 160.5 mi | 2h 52m |
| I 275 | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| Avalon Boulevard | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Garcon Point Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Woodlawn Beach Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Soundside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 274 mi, about 4h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Soundside Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Soundside Drive
2
Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Beach Road
3
Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Gulf Breeze Parkway
4
Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
5
Continue on Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Garcon Point Road
6
Continue on Avalon Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
Merge slight left
274 mi
·
4 hr 53 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge slight left
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Downtown East-West
13
Keep slight right
253 ft
·
6 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Downtown East, Jefferson Street
15
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
16
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pierce Street
17
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
18
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 234.5 miles from Woodlawn Beach, FL, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 103 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 234.5 miles or 4h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 234.5 miles or 4h 18m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 25m
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 Woodlawn Beach, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Woodlawn Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tampa, FL
Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Woodlawn Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 274 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 234.5 mi from Woodlawn Beach, FL · 4h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
235 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
235 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tallahassee, FL after about 235 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 234.5 miles from Woodlawn Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 235 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Tampa, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.35 one way
$156.69 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $84.86 | $169.73 |
| premium | $4.90 | $90.40 | $180.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $104.20 | $208.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 164.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.7 | 1 | $49.24 | $22.51 |
| Efficient EV | 117.3 | 1 | $41.04 | $18.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187.6 | 2 | $65.66 | $30.02 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (66% 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
Late night in Tampa on Monday
Local time
5:27 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
1 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
8h 34m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodlawn Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 469 miles and takes about 8h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 235 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 234.5 miles from Woodlawn Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $78.35 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 469 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.7 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 290.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 451.5 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Woodlawn Beach, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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