Tampa, FL to Lynn Haven, FL is 372.7 miles and takes about 7h 7m via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state up towards the Panhandle. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for a straightforward drive. Given the duration and road type, it's a very manageable one-day trip, but you can always add an overnight stop if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.4 miles from Tampa, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
160.3 mi
2h 51m
I 10
121.8 mi
2h 10m
FL 20
28.4 mi
39m
US 231
17.8 mi
22m
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi
23m
I 275
17 mi
20m
CR 390
4.3 mi
8m
Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 160.3 mi, about 2h 51m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,553 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,559
Quietest
2 AM
~325 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Lynn Haven, FL.
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Start on FL 60
400 ft·17 sec·East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
0.3 mi·49 sec·North Ashley Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 275
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 275 NorthUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
17 mi·20 min·I 275
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
160 mi·2 hr 51 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10
122 mi·2 hr 10 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 174Toward FL 12: Gretna, GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft·11 sec
Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro
12
Turn straight onto FL 12
2.4 mi·3 min·Greensboro Highway
13
Continue on FL 12
0.6 mi·1 min·Selman Street
14
Turn left onto FL 12
0.4 mi·57 sec·Green Avenue
15
Continue on FL 12
18 mi·23 min·Bristol Highway
16
At end of road, turn right onto FL 20
28 mi·39 min·FL 20
17
Turn left onto US 231
18 mi·22 min·US 231
18
Turn straight onto CR 390
0.1 mi·13 sec·CR 390
19
Continue on CR 390
4.2 mi·8 min·CR 390
20
Turn right onto FL 77
0.5 mi·1 min·Ohio Avenue
21
Turn right onto East 9th Street
167 ft·12 sec·East 9th Street
22
Turn left
63 ft·4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider leaving Tampa early in the morning, perhaps around 7 or 8 AM, to avoid the heaviest traffic and ensure you have ample daylight. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 372.7 miles. A good point to pause might be after the 160.3-mile stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel, as it's a long drive, and utilize the services along the interstates. Since this is a comfortable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart later if needed, though an early start is generally best for interstate travel.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.4 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 3h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.3 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 82 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.4 miles or 3h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynn Haven, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tampa, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tampa, FL
This is one driving day of about 372.7 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Tampa, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 160.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 300.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Ashley Drive
Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 275 North
8
178.1 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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178.2 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
300.4 mi into trip|~5h 25m in
Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
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 174
Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.93 one way
$119.85 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$65.37
$130.74
premium
$4.78
$70.17
$140.33
diesel
$6.28
$92.09
$184.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.8
1
$39.13
$17.89
Efficient EV
93.2
1
$32.61
$14.91
EV Truck/SUV
149.1
1
$52.18
$23.85
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Tampa, FL
Late night
in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Lynn Haven, FL
Late night
in Lynn Haven on Thursday
Local time
4:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
7h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 94% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of the trip. The longest stretch without a significant break is 160.3 miles on I-75. You'll transition from I-75 to I-10, both of which are major interstate corridors. Expect a lot of consistent cruising with frequent exits as you pass through various Florida landscapes, likely noting the change in vegetation as you head north.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 160.3 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 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 372.7 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 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
191 ft12 ft
Total Climb
315 ft
Total Descent
317 ft
Highest Point
191 ft
~292.9 mi in
Elevation Range
178 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tampa, FL and Lynn Haven, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 372.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 160.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 41 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lynn Haven, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lynn Haven, FL before the return drive.
