Origin
Tampa, FL
Night in Tampa on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to Balm, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.8 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 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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Balm, FL
Cup of Couple
Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.8-mile drive from Tampa to Balm, Florida, is an easy 34-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate using the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and Balm Riverview Road, with a portion on US 301. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting between these two points within Florida without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it on highways. The Lee Roy Selmon Expressway offers a consistent stretch of 6.7 miles, allowing for steady progress. As you transition to Balm Riverview Road and US 301, the character of the drive will likely shift, potentially incorporating more local traffic and varying speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of expressway driving and the nuances of more conventional roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Business / North Tampa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business / North Tampa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 301
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward US 301
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Balm Riverview Road
Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Balm Riverview Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| US 301 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Balm Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boyette Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Jackson Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Nebraska Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Tampa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and Balm, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto US 41 Business
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tampa Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
7 sec
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto US 301
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 301
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Balm Riverview Road
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 672
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Balm Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on Balm Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Balm Road
16
Arrive at destination
Balm Wimauma Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.47 one way
$6.94 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.67
Selmon Expressway
(6.7 mi)
$0.67
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: 7.6 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 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Balm, FL
Night in Balm on Thursday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Tampa, FL to Balm, FL covers 21.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Balm Riverview Road, US 301. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Tampa, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.47 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Business / North Tampa Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 41 Business; FL 60 / East Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tampa, FL to Balm, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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