Origin
Pompano Beach, FL
Afternoon in Pompano Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompano Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
4h 42m
Distance
231.3 mi
372 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Pompano Beach, FL
Samuel Etienne
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Connecting Pompano Beach to Tampa, this 238-mile journey typically takes about 3 hours and 49 minutes to complete. Because the route relies on local roads like Northwest 8th Street and North Dixie Highway rather than major interstates, you should plan for a full day of travel. Budget roughly $40 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Florida hubs. Since the drive is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a straightforward trip across the state, perfect for travelers who want to avoid the high-speed monotony of typical highway corridors.
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
115.6 miles from Pompano Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a standard interstate cruise, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate through local infrastructure for the entire 238-mile duration. The road environment shifts as you transition from the coastal landscape of Pompano Beach toward the Gulf side in Tampa. Because the path relies on surface streets and local arteries, you will experience a constant, steady pace rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed driving. Be prepared for frequent turns and a more hands-on driving experience than a typical cross-state commute.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 125.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
171 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
202 ft
Highest Point
171 ft
~173.4 mi in
Elevation Range
160 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 8th Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 231.3 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northwest 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
128.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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
6
129.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
230.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 125.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| FL 60 | 91.1 mi | 1h 59m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Adamo Drive | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Flamingo Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 125.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
362 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 8th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 811
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
10
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto FL 60
61 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto FL 60
26 mi
·
34 min
·
FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Adamo Drive
17
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
19
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
22
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, aim to depart early in the morning to navigate local traffic before it reaches its peak. Since the route involves one planned stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $40 budget in mind. Staying alert is key, as the turn-heavy nature of these local roads requires more focus than a straight highway shot. Because this is a flexible, one-day trip, you have the advantage of adjusting your pace to suit your personal schedule. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a reliable GPS running, as navigating local streets like Northwest 8th Street can be complex compared to staying on a single, marked highway.
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 115.6 miles from Pompano Beach, FL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.6 miles or 2h 9m 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 43m
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 Pompano 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 Pompano Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 231.3 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pompano 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 125.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.6 mi from Pompano Beach, FL · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.6 miles from Pompano Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.64 one way
$77.28 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $41.85 | $83.71 |
| premium | $4.90 | $44.58 | $89.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.39 | $102.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.28
Florida's Turnpike
(125.2 mi)
$8.76
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
$39
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.4 | 0 | $24.29 | $11.10 |
| Efficient EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.24 | $9.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.5 | 1 | $32.38 | $14.80 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 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 42m 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 Pompano Beach, FL to Tampa, FL covers 231.3 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.6 miles from Pompano Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.64 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 231.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Pompano Beach, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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