California to Florida Road Trip Budget

The road trip from California to Florida is one that always promises to quench one's spirit of adventure, generously feed your curiosity, and at the same time expose you to some of the best attractions the USA has to offer. It is a long distance that will take you a couple of days, but in the end, it is always a worthwhile trip. The distance is approximately 2,750 miles, so you will have to get used to the asphalt, long stretches of it.

To come up with the road trip budget let's look at a few key areas which will in the end influence the final budget. These are gas prices, accommodation along the way, entertainment and activities, food costs, and some carry-on cash.

Gas Prices and Tolls

Using the travel math calculator. Traveling from California to Florida will approximately cost $440 for a one-way trip. This calculation is based on the assumption that you are using a car with average fuel consumption. You can use other road trip fuel consumption calculators to get the average cost including for a round-trip.

When calculating money for fuel, remember to also add money for tolls. When using any major bridges or tunnels you will be charged toll fees. You can download free toll calculator apps that will help you get the exact toll cost to Florida.