Trip from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

210.8 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 7m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 47m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 27m

3 PM

4h 31m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

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

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city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Boynton Beach, FL

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Tampa, FL

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Trip Overview

Crossing from Boynton Beach to Tampa covers 217.7 miles of Florida terrain, typically taking about 3 hours and 30 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes Southwest 2nd Street, West Boynton Beach Boulevard, and I-95 North to bridge the gap between the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast. Since you are staying within Florida, the drive offers a straightforward transition between the state's two major coastal regions. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two hubs.

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

105.4 miles from Boynton Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 60	91.1 mi	1h 59m
Florida's Turnpike	76.7 mi	1h 22m
I 95	28.9 mi	32m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway	5.2 mi	6m
East Adamo Drive	2.1 mi	3m
Main Street	1.7 mi	3m
Indiantown Road	0.5 mi	<1m
Flamingo Drive	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: FL 60 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue

270 ft · 13 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · Southwest 2nd Street

At end of road, turn left onto FL 804

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Boynton Beach Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 32 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 87B Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto FL 706

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Indiantown Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

482 ft · 11 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

61 mi · 1 hr 17 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Flamingo Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto FL 60

26 mi · 34 min · FL 60

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on FL 60

4.5 mi · 7 min · FL 60

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Adamo Drive

Continue on FL 60

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward FL 618 Toll West

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3.5-hour trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though avoiding peak local traffic hours will keep your transit time closer to the estimate. Keep your $36 fuel budget handy and fill up before you leave Boynton Beach to avoid searching for stations along the more congested segments of the route. Because this path relies heavily on local roads, keep a close watch on your GPS to navigate the frequent turns accurately. Prioritizing these breaks will ensure you arrive in Tampa feeling refreshed rather than fatigued from the constant turning required by the local road profile.

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 105.4 miles from Boynton Beach, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 46 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Boynton Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Boynton Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Boynton 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 FL 60 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

105 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.

Popular next leg

Eagle Lake, FL to Tampa, FL

49.3 mi · 1h 2m

Pacing Suggestions

Jensen Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Magic Carpet Glide

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18136379797

Visit website

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18132748615

Visit website

Boynton Beach Parasailing

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15613598359

Visit website

The Florida Aquarium

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18132734000

Visit website

Iconic Tampa Bay

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18132183498

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

West Palm Beach Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15616605120

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 210.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | FL 804 / West Boynton Beach Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto FL 804 / West Boynton Beach Boulevard

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

30 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 87B Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

31.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

108.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m 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

210.2 mi into trip | ~4h 18m 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

$33.55 one way

$67.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$36.50	$73.00
premium	$4.72	$39.20	$78.39
diesel	$5.61	$46.54	$93.08

Estimated Tolls: $5.89

Florida's Turnpike (76.7 mi) $5.37

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

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.13	$10.12
Efficient EV	52.7	0	$18.45	$8.43
EV Truck/SUV	84.3	1	$29.51	$13.49

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Boynton Beach, FL

Late night in Boynton Beach on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Late night in Tampa on Tuesday

Local time

4:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Eagle Lake, FL

105 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

15 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

4h 20m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route emphasizes local navigation over highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Southwest 2nd Street and West Boynton Beach Boulevard, which lack long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Because the highway share is 0%, the driving experience remains consistently engaged and requires your full attention at intersections. There is no single long-distance segment here, as the longest stretch is 0 miles on Southwest 2nd Street. Prepare for a dynamic journey where constant adjustments are necessary as you transition from local surface streets onto the primary northbound lanes.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on FL 60.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 60 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FL 804 / West Boynton Beach Boulevard.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 210.8 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 0.3 miles (FL 804 / West Boynton Beach Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Boynton Beach, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.

Orlando

31.1 mi in | ~38m

Florida's Turnpike North

31.1 mi in | ~38m

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 4h 20m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.89 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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DI Coffee Bar

22nd Street Coffee

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Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Magic Carpet Glide

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

Boynton Beach Parasailing

The Florida Aquarium

Iconic Tampa Bay

Riverbend Park

Indian Creek Park

West Palm Beach Escape Rooms

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Boynton Beach, FL

Tampa, FL

Same local time

15 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 20m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Tampa, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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