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Trip from Tampa, FL to Southgate, 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

1h 13m

Distance

61.2 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m

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 Southgate, FL, FL

Southgate, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 61.2-mile drive from Tampa to Southgate, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes. The majority of your journey, 87% of it, will be on major highways, primarily I-75 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, before transitioning to Fruitville Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this route is budget-friendly for a quick trip. Given the short duration and focused highway profile, it’s an easy one-day commitment, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the same state, Florida, making for a consistent regional experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 45.4 mi 48m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway 7.8 mi 9m
Fruitville Road 4 mi 6m
North Tuttle Avenue 2 mi 4m
East Jackson Street 0.5 mi 1m
Webber Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Nebraska Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North Tampa Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 45.4 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FL 60

118 ft · 10 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
2

Turn left onto US 41 Business

296 ft · 12 sec · North Tampa Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork onto East Jackson Street

69 ft · 3 sec · East Jackson Street
5

Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

404 ft · 9 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 33 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 75 South: Naples
9

Merge onto I 75

45 mi · 48 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

524 ft · 12 sec
Exit 210 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 207 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
12

Keep slight right at fork

326 ft · 10 sec
Toward FL 780 West Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto FL 780

4.0 mi · 6 min · Fruitville Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto North Tuttle Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Tuttle Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Webber Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Webber Street
16

Arrive at destination

Webber Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sun City Center, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sun City Center, FL

31 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

Gibsonton, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmetto, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Tampa, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business / North Tampa Street

Turn left onto US 41 Business / North Tampa Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street

Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
8.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 South: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 15A Toward I 75 South: Naples
8
54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads

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 210 Toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
8
54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 780 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 780 West

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.74 one way

$19.48 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.60 $21.19
premium $4.72 $11.38 $22.76
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

Estimated Tolls: $0.78

Selmon Expressway (7.8 mi) $0.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$1

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 18, 2026

Origin

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SSW 2 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:56AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Southgate, FL

Late night in Southgate on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

1h 13m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 61.2-mile trip, with 87% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 45.4 miles on I-75, offering consistent speed and minimal distractions. The Lee Roy Selmon Expressway also contributes to the high-speed nature of the journey. As you approach your destination, the route shifts to Fruitville Road, providing a change of pace from the interstate environment. This blend offers efficiency with a touch of local road experience towards the end.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business / North Tampa Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Tampa, FL to Southgate, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St Armads along the way.

St Armads

54.6 mi in | ~1h 1m

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 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. 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.

Yes — we found about 3 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 Southgate, 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: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Southgate, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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