Trip from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL to Tampa, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

127 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 17m ★

6 AM

2h 27m

8 AM

2h 47m

10 AM

2h 34m

12 PM

2h 32m

3 PM

2h 35m

5 PM

2h 46m

8 PM

2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a trip from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, to Tampa, FL, covers 127 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 27 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day drive, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $20, making it an economical choice. The majority of this drive, about 84% of it, focuses on highway travel, offering a straightforward path between these two Florida locations. You'll find the journey to be efficient and direct, ideal for when you want to reach your destination without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

63.5 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	96.6 mi	1h 44m
North Tamiami Trail	11.2 mi	13m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	7.8 mi	9m
North Cleveland Avenue	3.9 mi	5m
Hancock Bridge Parkway	2.1 mi	3m
Tuckers Grade	1.1 mi	2m
Orange Grove Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m
Lakeview Boulevard	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 96.6 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Tampa, FL.

Start on Lakeview Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Boulevard

Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Orange Grove Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 41

3.9 mi · 5 min · North Cleveland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn straight onto US 41

11 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 762

1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

97 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 256 Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa Use the slight right lane.

Continue on FL 618 Toll

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Trip Plan

For this 127-mile drive, leaving early can help you avoid any potential rush hour traffic as you approach Tampa. Since the journey is under three hours, you likely won't need many planned stops, but be aware that the longest stretch is over 96 miles, so consider a brief break before or after that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the estimated cost is $20; it’s always wise to top off before departing Lochmoor Waterway Estates. The flexibility of a shorter drive like this means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your morning routine.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.6 miles.

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 28 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.5 miles or 1h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

This is one driving day of about 127 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 96.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Sarasota, FL

64 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.

Popular next leg

Lake Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL

58.8 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 127

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54.4

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Jule Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 54.4

Venice, Florida

+18555675853

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.4

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 27.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 81.6

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.6

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 63.5

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Basketball (John H. Marble Rec Center)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 81.6

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19417456030

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 126.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Orange Grove Boulevard

Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Hancock Bridge Parkway

Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

19.6 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

116.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 256 Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West...

126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - Eas...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.22 one way

$40.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$21.99	$43.98
premium	$4.72	$23.62	$47.23
diesel	$5.61	$28.04	$56.08

Estimated Tolls: $0.78

Selmon Expressway (7.8 mi) $0.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.1	$13.33	$6.10
Efficient EV	31.8	$11.11	$5.08
EV Truck/SUV	50.8	$17.78	$8.13

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

Morning in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Sunday

Local time

9:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Morning in Tampa on Sunday

Local time

9:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 27m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 87.6

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 84% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I-75 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Expect long, uninterrupted stretches, including one segment of 96.6 miles primarily on I-75, which means you'll spend a good amount of time on faster-paced roads. While North Tamiami Trail offers a change of pace, the overall character is one of efficient travel. The road profile suggests a consistent speed with minimal technical driving, allowing for a relaxed and steady pace as you make your way north.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 96.6 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Tamiami Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Orange Grove Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Orange Grove Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Hancock Bridge Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Selmon Expressway West: Tampa and Port Of Tampa.

Selmon Expressway West: Tampa

116.2 mi in | ~2h 13m

Port Of Tampa

116.2 mi in | ~2h 13m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 127 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 96.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tampa, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Tesla Supercharger

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

7Charge Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Magic Carpet Glide

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

The Florida Aquarium

Iconic Tampa Bay

Tom Bennett Park

Big Cat Habitat

Oscar Scherer State Park

Basketball (John H. Marble Rec Center)

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

Tampa, FL

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 27m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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