Trip from Weston, FL to Tampa, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

248.2 mi

400 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 24m ★

6 AM

3h 36m

8 AM

4h 1m

10 AM

3h 45m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 46m

5 PM

4h 0m

8 PM

3h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Weston to Tampa covers 248.2 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate shot, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget about $41 for fuel to complete the journey comfortably. Since you are staying entirely within Florida, you will experience a transition between the suburban landscapes of the Weston area and the distinct character of the Tampa region. It is a straightforward trip, though the local road focus means you should be prepared for a more active driving experience than a standard highway cruise.

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

124.1 miles from Weston, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route relies on local roads like Golf View Drive, Weston Hills Drive, and Royal Palm Boulevard rather than major interstates. With a 0% highway share, the path feels much more personal and connected to the local geography than a typical high-speed transit. You will be navigating turns consistently throughout the 248.2-mile journey, keeping you engaged with the road for the duration of your 3 hour and 36 minute trip. Because there are no long, monotonous interstate stretches, the character of the drive remains technical and varied from start to finish.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Golf View Drive 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 36m 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 Weston, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Golf View Drive	—	—
Weston Hills Drive	—	—
Royal Palm Boulevard	—	—
Glades Parkway	—	—
I 75 North	—	—
FL 618	—	—
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	—	—
FL 60	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Golf View Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Eagle Run Drive

108 ft · 9 sec · Eagle Run Drive

2

Turn left onto Golf View Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Golf View Drive

3

Turn right onto Weston Hills Drive

1.6 mi · 4 min · Weston Hills Drive

4

Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Royal Palm Boulevard

5

Continue on Glades Parkway

2.3 mi · 4 min · Glades Parkway

6

At the end of the road, turn left onto I 75 North

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 75 North

7

Merge slight left

232 mi · 4 hr 9 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

2.4 mi · 2 min · FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

9

Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

10

Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

0.2 mi · 31 sec · FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

11

Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a turn-heavy route, plan to leave early in the day to ensure you can navigate the local roads during daylight hours. You will only need to account for one planned stop over the 248.2 miles, making it easy to manage your time and fuel budget of $41. Keep your GPS active to handle the frequent turns on Royal Palm Boulevard and other local segments effectively. Because the route lacks high-speed highway stretches, build in a little extra cushion for your arrival time to account for local traffic patterns. Prioritize consistent focus, as the road requires more active input than a standard highway drive.

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 124.1 miles from Weston, FL, or about 1h 48m 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 55 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.1 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m

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 Weston, 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 Weston, FL

This is one driving day of about 248.2 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Weston, 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 124.1 mi from Weston, FL · 1h 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte Harbor, FL

124 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte Harbor, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.1 miles from Weston, 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

$39.51 one way

$79.01 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$42.98	$85.95
premium	$4.72	$46.15	$92.30
diesel	$5.61	$54.80	$109.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.5	0	$26.06	$11.91
Efficient EV	62.1	0	$21.72	$9.93
EV Truck/SUV	99.3	1	$34.75	$15.88

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Weston, FL

Late night in Weston on Thursday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Thursday

Local time

12:41 AM

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

13 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 36m 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 Weston, FL to Tampa, FL covers 248.2 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Golf View Drive, Weston Hills Drive, Royal Palm Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.1 miles from Weston, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.51 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 36m 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 Weston, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Weston, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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