Origin
Boynton Beach, FL
Evening in Boynton Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
217.7 mi
350 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boynton Beach, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Crossing from Boynton Beach to Tampa covers 217.7 miles of Florida terrain, typically taking about 3 hours and 30 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Southwest 2nd Street, West Boynton Beach Boulevard, and I-95 North to bridge the gap between the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast. Since you are staying within Florida, the drive offers a straightforward transition between the state's two major coastal regions. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
108.9 miles from Boynton Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route emphasizes local navigation over highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Southwest 2nd Street and West Boynton Beach Boulevard, which lack long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Because the highway share is 0%, the driving experience remains consistently engaged and requires your full attention at intersections. There is no single long-distance segment here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Southwest 2nd Street. Prepare for a dynamic journey where constant adjustments are necessary as you transition from local surface streets onto the primary northbound lanes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 2nd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 2nd Street | — | — |
| West Boynton Beach Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| FL 706 West | — | — |
| Indiantown Road | — | — |
| Orlando | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| US 441 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boynton Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest 2nd Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 2nd Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Boynton Beach Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Boynton Beach Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
32 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 706 West: Okeechobee
7
Turn straight onto Indiantown Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Indiantown Road
8
Take the ramp right
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Continue straight
482 ft
·
12 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
13
Keep slight right
246 ft
·
6 sec
14
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
15
Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
16
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn left
26 mi
·
34 min
18
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
7 min
19
Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Adamo Drive
20
Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Adamo Drive
21
Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
FL 618 Toll West
22
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
24
Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3.5-hour trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though avoiding peak local traffic hours will keep your transit time closer to the estimate. Keep your $36 fuel budget handy and fill up before you leave Boynton Beach to avoid searching for stations along the more congested segments of the route. Because this path relies heavily on local roads, keep a close watch on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns accurately. Prioritizing these breaks will ensure you arrive in Tampa feeling refreshed rather than fatigued from the constant turning required by the local road profile.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 108.9 miles from Boynton Beach, FL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boynton Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boynton Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 217.7 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Boynton Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.9 mi from Boynton Beach, FL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.9 miles from Boynton Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
The final approach into Tampa, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tampa, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.65 one way
$69.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
| premium | $4.72 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.07 | $96.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.86 | $10.45 |
| Efficient EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.48 | $13.93 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Tampa on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
3h 30m 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 Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 217.7 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 2nd Street, West Boynton Beach Boulevard, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.9 miles from Boynton Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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