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Trip from Tampa, FL to Roseland, FL

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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 8m

Distance

149.4 mi

241 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 57m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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city in Florida, United States

Tampa, FL

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Downtown Roseland, FL, FL

Roseland, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

This 149.4-mile drive from Tampa, Florida, to Roseland, Florida, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via I-4, Bronson Highway, and US-1, with about 64% of the journey on highways. Budget around $24 for fuel for this straightforward drive. The route offers a practical way to travel between two points within Florida, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a transition day.

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

74.7 miles from Tampa, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 60.9 mi 1h 6m
Bronson Highway 37.2 mi 46m
US 1 12.3 mi 17m
Osceola Parkway 7.1 mi 10m
I 95 6.5 mi 6m
Malabar Road 4.2 mi 7m
Southern Connector Extension 4.2 mi 5m
Florida's Turnpike 3.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 60.9 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 275

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 275
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 4

61 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 16 sec
Exit 62 Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on FL 417 Toll

4.2 mi · 5 min · Southern Connector Extension
Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto CR 522

7.1 mi · 10 min · Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on CR 522

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

3.5 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

177 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
17

Turn left onto US 192; US 441

3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
19

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
20

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
21

Continue on US 192; US 441

34 mi · 40 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on US 192

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 192
23

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
24

Merge onto I 95

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 95
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn left onto FL 514

4.2 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto US 1

12 mi · 16 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
28

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 1
29

Turn right onto CR 505

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roseland Road
30

Arrive at destination

CR 505

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour, 8-minute drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Roseland with ample time to settle in. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 149.4 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a clear exit point is 60.9 miles on I-4, and your estimated fuel cost is $24. Consider a brief pause around the halfway mark to stretch your legs and refresh before continuing your 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 74.7 miles from Tampa, FL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.7 miles or 1h 27m 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 Roseland, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tampa, FL

This is one driving day of about 149.4 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Tampa, 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 60.9 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

75 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 Roseland, FL

90 mi · 1h 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, 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 74.7 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 miles.

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

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

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

2.4 mi

Best coffee break

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Near the start, short detour

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 start, right off the route

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 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

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, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18634193212

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, right off the route

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 start, short detour

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 start, short detour

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 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 start, short detour

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18636033166

Visit website

Foxtail Coffee & Kelly’s Ice Cream - Celebration at 192

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+14076760211

Visit website

Magic Carpet Glide

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18136379797

Visit website

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 start, right off the route

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 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Bonnet Springs Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+18637327000

Visit website

Riverview Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Sebastian, FL

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17722287054

Visit website

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 132 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
9
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 62 Toward FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Cel...
8
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Center

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 3 Toward Osceola Parkway, Gaylord Convention Cent...
8
80.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

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 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud
8
132 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

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 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.78 one way

$47.56 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.87 $51.74
premium $4.72 $27.78 $55.56
diesel $5.61 $32.99 $65.97

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Florida's Turnpike (3.5 mi) $0.25

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

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 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 44.8 0 $15.69 $7.17
Efficient EV 37.4 0 $13.07 $5.98
EV Truck/SUV 59.8 0 $20.92 $9.56

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 15, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

E 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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

Destination

Roseland, FL

Late night in Roseland on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 8m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 149.4-mile route, with 64% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 60.9 miles along I-4, offering a period of consistent speed. As you transition to Bronson Highway and US-1, the character of the drive may shift, potentially introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical road conditions.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and Bronson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 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 20 significant decision points across 149.4 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Tampa, FL and Roseland, FL, road signs point toward Disney World, Celebration, Gaylord Convention Center, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and ​Us 441: Kissimmee - among others.

Disney World

62.8 mi in | ~1h 10m

Celebration

62.8 mi in | ~1h 10m

Gaylord Convention Center

67.2 mi in | ~1h 15m

Miami

76.2 mi in | ~1h 30m

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

76.2 mi in | ~1h 30m

​Us 441: Kissimmee

80.1 mi in | ~1h 34m

​Saint Cloud

80.1 mi in | ~1h 34m

Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

80.7 mi in | ~1h 36m

Malabar

132 mi in | ~2h 41m

About the Cities

Starting 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 8m. Total distance: 149.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.25 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 Roseland, 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Roseland, 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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