Origin
Tampa, FL
Late night in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Webster, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Webster, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion from Tampa to Webster, you are in for a straightforward journey covering approximately 62.3 miles. Expect the drive to take about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You will primarily navigate via North Ashley Drive and I-275 North to reach your destination within Florida. Budgeting around $10 for fuel should be sufficient to get you there and back. Since the total travel time is quite brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 25.9 mi | 27m |
| I 275 | 17 mi | 20m |
| Cortez Boulevard | 13.6 mi | 17m |
| FL 471 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Ashley Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.9 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Webster, 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
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 275
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 75
26 mi
·
27 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 301
Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
259 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 98; FL 50
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Cortez Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto FL 471
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 471
11
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Central Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
43.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
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 301
Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
8
44.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.92 one way
$19.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Webster, FL
Late night in Webster on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
6 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 15m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you start your journey on I-275, the route quickly transitions into a more localized driving experience that requires your full attention. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a constant flow of turns and adjustments rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The nature of this drive means you will be navigating local infrastructure for the duration of the 62.3-mile trip. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road rather than just coasting through the Florida landscape.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.9 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 0.1 miles in near North Ashley Drive.
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 62.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tampa, FL to Webster, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
Orlando
43.6 mi in
|
~50m
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 15m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.9 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 Webster, 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 0.1 miles (North Ashley Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Webster, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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