Origin
North Brooksville, FL
Morning in North Brooksville on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Brooksville, 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
1h 8m
Distance
52.5 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Brooksville, FL
Jose Valverde
Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from North Brooksville to Tampa, expect a straightforward trip covering 52.5 miles. You can easily complete this journey in about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since this is a highway-focused drive, you will spend the majority of your time on major thoroughfares rather than local roads. This route is efficient for those looking to move between these two Florida locations without needing an overnight stay. It serves as a reliable connection between the rural charm of North Brooksville and the urban environment of Tampa.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| I 275 | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| Spring Lake Highway | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Jefferson Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ponce de Leon Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Lake Lola Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 18.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Brooksville, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Yontz Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Yontz Road
2
Turn right onto US 98
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 98; FL 50A
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
4
Turn right onto US 41; US 98; FL 50A
356 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mildred Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 41; US 98; FL 50A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
6
Turn right onto US 98; FL 50A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Street
7
Continue on US 98; FL 50
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
8
Turn right onto CR 541
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Spring Lake Highway
9
Continue on CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Lola Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 41
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Blanton Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
12
Merge onto I 75
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275
16 mi
·
19 min
·
I 275
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 45A
Toward Downtown East-West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Downtown East, Jefferson Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pierce Street
19
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
20
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from North Brooksville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
35.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
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
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Kennedy Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
San Antonio, FL
26 mi in
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
8 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
1h 8m 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 drive defined by efficiency, as roughly 65% of your trip is spent on the highway. You will navigate a mix of Spring Lake Highway, I-75, and I-275 to reach your destination. The route features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on I-75, allowing for a steady cruising pace. While the initial segments may offer a different feel, the transition to the interstate system shifts the experience into a standard highway-focused drive. You should be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as you move from local roads onto the busier interstate sections leading into Tampa.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in near I 75.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
224 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
362 ft
Highest Point
224 ft
Elevation Range
209 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Brooksville, FL to Tampa, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
Saint Petersburg
35.1 mi in
|
~46m
|
via I 275
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles (I 275): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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