Origin
Boyette, FL
Afternoon in Boyette on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyette, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyette, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Boyette to Tampa is 21.5 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and US 301, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop takes you from the Florida region of Boyette into the bustling Tampa area. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and convenient trip for many. It's ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward path with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 57% of it on the highway. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 6.8-mile segment on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The journey transitions between these main arteries and local roads like Rhodine Road, providing a varied driving experience. It's not an entirely monotonous highway run, but it's also not a winding scenic byway; rather, it's a practical connection between two Florida locations.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Boyette Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Boyette Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Boyette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boyette Road
Turn left onto Boyette Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Boyette Road
Enter roundabout onto Boyette Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 301
Turn right onto US 301
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
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 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - Eas...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boyette, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Toll Fl 618: Tampa and Saint Petersburg.
Toll Fl 618: Tampa
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Saint Petersburg
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 301 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Rhodine Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Boyette Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Balm Riverview Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hobson Simmons Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyette, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Hobson Simmons Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hobson Simmons Road
2
Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Boyette Road
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Boyette Road
4
Continue on Boyette Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
5
Turn left onto Rhodine Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rhodine Road
6
Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Balm Riverview Road
7
Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 301
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 301
511 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Selmon Expressway
(6.8 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Tampa, FL
Afternoon in Tampa on Friday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
4 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boyette, FL to Tampa, FL covers 21.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, US 301, Rhodine Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Boyette, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Boyette Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Boyette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Boyette, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Toll Fl 618: Tampa and Saint Petersburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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