Trip from Highland Beach, FL to Tampa, FL

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

220.9 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 21m ★

6 AM

4h 34m

8 AM

5h 1m

10 AM

4h 44m

12 PM

4h 41m

3 PM

4h 45m

5 PM

5h 0m

8 PM

4h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Highland Beach, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Tampa, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Highland Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.1 miles on FL 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

110.5 miles from Highland Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 220.9 miles, with most of the trip on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.1 miles on FL 60.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

FL 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

156 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

168 ft

Total Descent

159 ft

Highest Point

156 ft

~184.1 mi in

Elevation Range

150 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near East Linton Boulevard.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 220.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (East Linton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | East Linton Boulevard

Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

40.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 87B Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

41.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

118.4 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

220.4 mi into trip | ~4h 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 Along This Route

Between Highland Beach, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.

Orlando

41.2 mi in | ~52m

Florida's Turnpike North

41.2 mi in | ~52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 60	91.1 mi	1h 59m
Florida's Turnpike	76.7 mi	1h 22m
I 95	35.4 mi	40m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	5.2 mi	6m
South Ocean Boulevard	2.8 mi	6m
East Adamo Drive	2.1 mi	3m
Main Street	1.7 mi	3m
East Linton Boulevard	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: FL 60 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.

Start on SR A1A

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Ocean Boulevard

Turn left onto East Linton Boulevard

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Linton Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 40 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 87B Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto FL 706

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Indiantown Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

482 ft · 11 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

61 mi · 1 hr 17 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Flamingo Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto FL 60

26 mi · 34 min · FL 60

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on FL 60

4.5 mi · 7 min · FL 60

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Adamo Drive

Continue on FL 60

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward FL 618 Toll West

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Trip Plan

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 110.5 miles from Highland Beach, FL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.5 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Highland Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Highland Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 220.9 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland 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.

The longest stretch is on FL 60 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.5 mi from Highland Beach, FL · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

110 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.

Popular next leg

Lakeland, FL to Tampa, FL

35.5 mi · 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Highland Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 60 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.

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

$36.90 one way

$73.80 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$39.97	$79.94
premium	$4.90	$42.58	$85.16
diesel	$5.64	$49.08	$98.15

Estimated Tolls: $5.89

Florida's Turnpike (76.7 mi) $5.37

Selmon Expressway (5.2 mi) $0.52

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.3	0	$23.19	$10.60
Efficient EV	55.2	0	$19.33	$8.84
EV Truck/SUV	88.4	1	$30.93	$14.14

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Highland Beach, FL

Afternoon in Highland Beach on Sunday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 25 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Tampa, FL

Afternoon in Tampa on Sunday

Local time

4:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 6 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 11:13PM EDT until April 13 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 2:48PM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

9 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

4h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Highland Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 220.9 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from Highland Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.90 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Highland Beach, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 156 ft elevation with about 168 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Highland Beach, FL to Tampa, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tampa, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Highland Beach, FL

Tampa, FL

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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