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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

148.3 mi

239 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

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census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida

Micco, FL

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city in Florida, United States

Tampa, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 162.1 miles across central Florida, this drive from Micco to Tampa takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete. You will navigate via Malabar Road, I-95 North, and US 192, making this a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day of travel. Budgeting roughly $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Whether you are heading to the Gulf Coast for business or leisure, this route offers a practical connection between the two sides of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

74.2 miles from Micco, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 58.8 mi 1h 4m
New Haven Avenue 37 mi 44m
US 1 9.4 mi 13m
Southern Connector Extension 8.2 mi 9m
I 95 6.5 mi 6m
Florida's Turnpike 5.5 mi 5m
Central Florida GreeneWay 5.2 mi 5m
Malabar Road 4.1 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 58.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Micco, FL and Tampa, FL.

1

Start on US 1

9.4 mi · 13 min · US 1
2

Turn slight left

99 ft · 6 sec
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto FL 514

4.1 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
5

Merge onto I 95

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 95
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 180 Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne Use the slight right lane.
7

Continue on US 192

37 mi · 44 min · New Haven Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
9

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
10

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
11

Continue on US 192; US 441

3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
Use the right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

5.5 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 251 Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto FL 417 Toll

5.2 mi · 5 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 417 Toll

8.2 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 4

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Exit 2 Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
23

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
26

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 2-hour and 40-minute drive, plan for at least one well-timed stop to break up the local segments. Leaving early in the day is your best bet to manage the turn-heavy nature of the route without feeling rushed. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $26 estimate is a good baseline, but local traffic patterns can impact your actual consumption. Since you are dealing with local roads rather than long highway stretches, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections. A concrete tip for this trip: check your route navigation frequently before departing, as the reliance on local roads like Malabar and US 192 means you should be prepared for frequent turns throughout the journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Micco, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 33 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 37m 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 30m

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 Micco, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Micco, FL

This is one driving day of about 148.3 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Micco, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

74 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

Orlando, FL to Tampa, FL

84.5 mi · 1h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Micco, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

2.1 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Heights

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1 mi

DI Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1.4 mi

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

XO Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14075075607

Visit website

The Coffee Grove Corp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18634193212

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Heights

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

DI Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18139155998

Visit website

22nd Street Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18133040373

Visit website

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Polk City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524670378

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18138436588

Visit website

Pressed Books & Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18636033166

Visit website

Black & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18635009500

Visit website

Magic Carpet Glide

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18136379797

Visit website

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18132748615

Visit website

The Florida Aquarium

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18132734000

Visit website

Iconic Tampa Bay

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18132183498

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Bonnet Springs Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+18637327000

Visit website

Reptile World Serpentarium

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

St Cloud, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078926905

Visit website

Dinosaur World

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Plant City, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18137179865

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.5 and 145.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
20.5 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

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 180 Toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne
8
71.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 251 Toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
8
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
8
144.9 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

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

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 2 Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon...
8
145.6 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.61 one way

$47.21 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.68 $51.36
premium $4.72 $27.58 $55.15
diesel $5.61 $32.74 $65.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.53

Florida's Turnpike (5.5 mi) $0.38
Selmon Expressway (1.5 mi) $0.15

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

$24

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
EV Truck/SUV 59.3 0 $20.76 $9.49

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Micco, FL

Morning in Micco on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Morning in Tampa on Tuesday

Local time

6:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

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

3h 1m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route requires your full attention on winding segments. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending long periods on high-speed open roads; instead, you will navigate local transitions. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Malabar Road, emphasizing that this is a route defined by constant maneuvering and turns. You will notice the character of the road shifting as you move away from the Micco area and transition toward the Tampa region. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands engagement with the local road network.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 148.3 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 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Micco, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Melbourne, Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Daytona Beach - among others.

Melbourne

20.5 mi in | ~28m

Ocala

65.4 mi in | ~1h 26m

Miami

65.4 mi in | ~1h 26m

Florida's Turnpike Toll

65.4 mi in | ~1h 26m

Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

65.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Daytona Beach

71.6 mi in | ~1h 34m

Disney World

71.9 mi in | ~1h 34m

About the Cities

Arriving in Tampa, FL

Full guide →

The city of Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's West Coast.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 148.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.53 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tampa, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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