Tavares, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Tavares, FL is a local road trip base with 19 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 105-mile quick runs to 174-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Tavares, FL spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
417.6 mi
Brent, FL
Quickest Drive
54m
Orlando, FL
Plan Around Tavares, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Tavares, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Tavares, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Tavares, FL
Driving from Tavares, FL
The typical drive from Tavares, FL covers about 136 miles and takes around 2h 56m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 174 miles (3h 55m), while the shortest is just 105 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Tavares, FL include Harlem, FL (174.2 mi, 3h 55m), Port Saint Lucie, FL (156.3 mi, 3h 1m), Jacksonville, FL (129.9 mi, 2h 54m), Clearwater, FL (114 mi, 2h 33m), and Palm Bay, FL (105 mi, 2h 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 136-mile trip from Tavares, FL, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Tavares, FL and 14 routes heading into Tavares, FL, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 105 to 174 miles.
The longest mapped route from Tavares, FL covers 174 miles and takes approximately 3h 55m. Shorter options start at just 105 miles.
The average route from Tavares, FL runs about 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 136-mile trip from Tavares, FL costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Tavares, FL include Harlem, FL, Port Saint Lucie, FL, Jacksonville, FL and Clearwater, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Tavares, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,738
Median Income
$57,644
Median Home Value
$225,500
Median Age
54.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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