Origin
Boyette, FL
Late night in Boyette on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyette, FL to Tampa, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.5 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyette, FL
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Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
Boyette to Tampa is 21.5 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and US 301, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop takes you from the Florida region of Boyette into the bustling Tampa area. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, making it a quick and convenient trip for many. It's ideal for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward path with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| US 301 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Rhodine Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Boyette Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Balm Riverview Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Kennedy Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hobson Simmons Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
— 6.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyette, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Hobson Simmons Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hobson Simmons Road
2
Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Boyette Road
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Boyette Road
4
Continue on Boyette Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
5
Turn left onto Rhodine Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rhodine Road
6
Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Balm Riverview Road
7
Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boyette Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 301
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 301
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 301
511 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 301
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Toll FL 618: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boyette Road
Turn left onto Boyette Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Boyette Road
Enter roundabout onto Boyette Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 301
Turn right onto US 301
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21 mi into trip
|
~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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Selmon Expressway
(6.8 mi)
$0.68
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: 7.5 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 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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
Tampa, FL
Late night in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SSW 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 57% of it on the highway. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 6.8-mile segment on the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The journey transitions between these main arteries and local roads like Rhodine Road, providing a varied driving experience. It's not an entirely monotonous highway run, but it's also not a winding scenic byway; rather, it's a practical connection between two Florida locations.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Boyette Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Boyette Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Boyette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Boyette, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Toll Fl 618: Tampa and Saint Petersburg.
Toll Fl 618: Tampa
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
Saint Petersburg
13.9 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving in Tampa, FL
Full guide →The city of Tampa is the county seat of Hillsborough County and the largest city on Florida's West Coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tampa, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Boyette Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Boyette Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.4 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tampa, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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