How far is Tampa, FL from Fruit Cove, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Fruit Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fruit Cove.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
18.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hawthorne Road
25.4 mi · 35 min · Hawthorne Road
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Turn left onto South State Road 19
2.3 mi · 4 min · South State Road 19
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Take the exit left
36 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 23 Toll South
2284 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · First Coast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on First Coast Expressway
716 ft · 11 sec · First Coast Expressway
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Turn right onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
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Continue on Shands Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Shands Bridge
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Keep slight left
1443 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Longleaf Pine Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Longleaf Pine Parkway
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Turn left onto Roberts Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Roberts Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road
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Turn left onto Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakvale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Fruit Cove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Fruit Cove?
The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Tampa and 95.7 miles from Fruit Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fruit Cove. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.34 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Cove (-81.64176, 30.11107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.08 | $56.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.11 | $62.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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