Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro
Near the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm
+18138125025
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
83.7 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Ridge, FL
Jose Valverde
Tampa, FL
Wikimedia Commons
This straightforward 83.7-mile drive from Pine Ridge to Tampa, Florida, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Florida's efficient toll road system, including the Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway (FL 589 Toll Express Lane), which account for 87% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route offers a practical and direct path for your travels within Florida. The generally highway-focused profile means you can expect a consistent pace, making it a reliable option for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.8 miles from Pine Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Parkway | 56.5 mi | 1h 1m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| North Lecanto Highway | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| West Norvell Bryant Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Pine Ridge Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Ridge, FL and Tampa, FL.
Start on North Mallows Circle
Turn left onto North Cliff Drive
At end of road, turn left onto West Pine Ridge Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 491
Turn right onto CR 486
Turn left
Continue on FL 589 Toll
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Continue on FL 60
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
Take the exit
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn slight right onto US 41 Business
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
Turn right onto FL 60
Arrive at destination
Given the short 1 hour and 45-minute duration, this trip from Pine Ridge to Tampa offers plenty of flexibility; you can depart whenever it suits your schedule. With no planned stops, consider leaving a bit earlier to enjoy a relaxed arrival in Tampa. The majority of the route is on toll roads, so ensure you have your SunPass or be prepared for potential toll charges. The longest stretch without a break is 56.5 miles, so plan your fuel and restroom needs accordingly before you begin the Suncoast Parkway portion to ensure a smooth journey.
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.
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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.8 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pine Ridge, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pine Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 83.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Pine Ridge, 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Tampa, Florida
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm
+18138125025
Auggie's Cafe & Deli
Beverly Hills, Florida
Best coffee break · final third
Greater Northdale, Florida
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
The Lab Coffee - West Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Urban Crunch Creamery Cafe - Bexley
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Near the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm
+18138125025
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Beverly Hills, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13522497677
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Homosassa, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–5:30 pm
+13524002432
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Odessa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+16562051399
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18138096787
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+13522284397
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Greater Northdale, Florida
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+18136478618
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Beverly Hills, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+13525271996
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18139155998
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18133040373
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18138436588
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brooksville, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Brooksville, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Brooksville, Florida
+18887584389
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
Odessa, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Brooksville, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Near the start, ~12 min detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+18136379797
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+18132748615
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18132734000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+18132183498
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Tampa, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+18132745161
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Homosassa, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm
+13524235600
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 1–9 pm
+13522284084
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 66.2 and 83.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$13.32 one way
$26.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $15.56 | $31.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.95
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.72 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pine Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 83.7-mile route. The vast majority of your drive, 87%, will be on well-maintained expressways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 56.5 miles on the Suncoast Parkway, allowing for a steady pace. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery, as you transition from the Pine Ridge area towards the bustling Tampa region. This highway profile means you'll likely experience smooth sailing for most of the journey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.2 miles in near FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 66.2 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pine Ridge, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Tampa:st. Petersburg and St. Petersburg.
Tampa:st. Petersburg
St. Petersburg
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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