This 205.7-mile journey from Greenacres City, FL to Tampa, FL is best tackled as a single-day trip, requiring about 4 hours and 12 minutes of driving time. With 95% of the route on highways, this drive is primarily a smooth, efficient travel experience. A fuel cost of approximately $33 makes it an affordable option for a quick Florida excursion. You'll be sticking to major arteries like Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway guiding you into Tampa. Given its highway-focused profile, this route is designed for direct travel across the Sunshine State.
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
102.9 miles from Greenacres City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
99.5 mi
1h 46m
FL 60
91.1 mi
1h 59m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi
6m
Lake Worth Road
2.9 mi
5m
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
3m
Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenacres City, FL and Tampa, FL.
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Start on 2nd Street
60 ft·4 sec·2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Swain Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Swain Boulevard
3
Turn right onto FL 802
2.9 mi·5 min·Lake Worth Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
100 mi·1 hr 46 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 193Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
7
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto FL 60
61 mi·1 hr 17 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
0.5 mi·53 sec·Flamingo Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street
11
Turn left onto FL 60
26 mi·34 min·FL 60
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on FL 60
4.5 mi·7 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn straight onto FL 60
0.4 mi·35 sec·Adamo Drive
14
Continue on FL 60
2.1 mi·3 min·East Adamo Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West
16
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.2 mi·6 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 8Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - EastUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure from Greenacres City to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With a total duration of 4 hours and 12 minutes, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility with stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 99.5-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. The $33 estimated fuel cost is a good budget point to keep in mind for this 205.7-mile 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 102.9 miles from Greenacres City, FL, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 20m
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 Greenacres City, 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 Greenacres City, FL
This is one driving day of about 205.7 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Greenacres City, 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 99.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 205.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.2 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
5
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
103.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
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103.9 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
205.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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
$31.14 one way
$62.28 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$34.17
$68.33
premium
$4.55
$36.85
$73.70
diesel
$4.80
$38.84
$77.68
Estimated Tolls: $7.49
Florida's Turnpike
(99.5 mi)$6.97
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
$31
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$18.00
$8.23
EV Truck/SUV
82.3
1
$28.80
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Greenacres City, FL
Evening
in Greenacres City on Monday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 3 to 7 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Evening
in Tampa on Monday
Local time
8:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 8 mph42% chanceLive forecast
96°F
Dundee, FL
103 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
2 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
4h 12m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 205.7-mile trip, with 95% of your time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be 99.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While mainly a highway experience, the transition into Tampa will involve the urban artery of the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. This route prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways, making it a straightforward drive for covering distance quickly.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.5 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 205.7 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 205.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.49 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 13 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
