Origin
Parkland, FL
Night in Parkland on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
266.1 mi
428 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL covers 266.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holmberg Road, State Road 7, West Palmetto Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
133.1 miles from Parkland, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 266.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 266.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holmberg Road 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 43m 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 Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holmberg Road | — | — |
| State Road 7 | — | — |
| West Palmetto Park Road | — | — |
| Lyons Road | — | — |
| Glades Road | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Holmberg Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Holmberg Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Holmberg Road
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holmberg Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Holmberg Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holmberg Road
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmberg Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Holmberg Road
6
Turn left onto State Road 7
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 7
7
Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Palmetto Park Road
8
Turn left onto Lyons Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Road
9
Turn right onto Glades Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glades Road
10
Turn left
62 ft
·
1 sec
11
Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
400 ft
·
10 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
12
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
13
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
15
Keep slight right
246 ft
·
7 sec
16
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
17
Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
18
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left
26 mi
·
34 min
20
Continue straight
4.5 mi
·
7 min
21
Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Adamo Drive
22
Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Adamo Drive
23
Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
FL 618 Toll West
24
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
26
Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
27
Arrive at your destination
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 133.1 miles from Parkland, FL, or about 1h 51m 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 59 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.1 miles or 1h 51m 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 3m
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 Parkland, 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 Parkland, FL
This is one driving day of about 266.1 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Parkland, 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 133.1 mi from Parkland, FL · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.1 miles from Parkland, 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
$42.36 one way
$84.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $46.08 | $92.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.75 | $117.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.4 | 1 | $37.25 | $17.03 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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
Night in Tampa on Friday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
133 mi in
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
12 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 43m 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 Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL covers 266.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holmberg Road, State Road 7, West Palmetto Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.1 miles from Parkland, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.36 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 43m 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 Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parkland, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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