Coconut Creek to Tampa is 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state to the west coast. The majority of this route is on highways, making it a straightforward drive. You'll likely encounter a mix of urban and suburban driving as you approach Tampa. With a duration under five hours, this is an easily manageable one-day trip.
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
115.2 miles from Coconut Creek, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
123.7 mi
2h 14m
FL 60
91.1 mi
1h 59m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
6m
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Lyons Road
1.6 mi
3m
West Sample Road
1.2 mi
2m
Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 123.7 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek, FL and Tampa, FL.
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Start on Portofino Point
62 ft·4 sec·Portofino Point
2
Continue on Portofino Point
0.1 mi·26 sec·Portofino Point
3
At end of road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi·1 min·Wynmoor Circle
4
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
0.1 mi·25 sec·Westgate Drive
5
Turn right onto Lyons Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Lyons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 834
1.2 mi·2 min·West Sample Road
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
522 ft·12 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, OrlandoUse the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
124 mi·2 hr 14 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 193Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
11
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 60
61 mi·1 hr 17 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
15
Turn left onto FL 60
26 mi·34 min·FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi·7 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi·35 sec·Adamo Drive
18
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi·3 min·East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
20
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi·6 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 8Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - EastUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
For this drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Tampa before dark. Since it's a trip of just over four hours, you can easily complete it in one day without needing an overnight stop. Consider stopping once, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 123.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spread out. The fuel cost estimate of $36 is based on average prices, so be prepared for slight variations.
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 115.2 miles from Coconut Creek, FL, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.7 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 51 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.2 miles or 2h 10m 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 Coconut Creek, 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 Coconut Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 230.3 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Coconut Creek, 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 123.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 229.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|Lyons Road
Turn right onto Lyons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in|SR 834 / West Sample Road
Turn right onto SR 834 / West Sample Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
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3.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Toll
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229.8 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.86 one way
$69.72 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$38.25
$76.51
premium
$4.55
$41.25
$82.51
diesel
$4.80
$43.48
$86.97
Estimated Tolls: $9.18
Florida's Turnpike
(123.7 mi)$8.66
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
$35
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.1
0
$24.18
$11.05
Efficient EV
57.6
0
$20.15
$9.21
EV Truck/SUV
92.1
1
$32.24
$14.74
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Coconut Creek, FL
Morning
in Coconut Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 to 12 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning
in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 to 10 mph67% chanceLive forecast
96°F
Dundee, FL
115 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
1 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 96% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 123.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning. The final leg of the drive involves FL 60 and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, which will likely feature more exits and urban merging as you get closer to Tampa. Expect to see a lot of other vehicles on the turnpike.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.8 miles in near Lyons Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 230.3 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 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (SR 834 / West Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 42m. Total distance: 230.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 42m 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 123.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.18 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (SR 834 / West Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
