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 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
123.9 miles from Weston, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
231.6 mi
4h 9m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi
9m
Glades Parkway
2.3 mi
4m
Weston Hills Drive
1.6 mi
4m
SR 84
0.6 mi
1m
Golf View Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Royal Palm Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
East Kennedy Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 231.6 mi, about 4h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Eagle Run Drive
109 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
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto SR 84
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 84
Toward I 75 NorthUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 75
232 mi·4 hr 9 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
2.4 mi·2 min
Exit 256Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of TampaUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on FL 618 Toll
7.8 mi·9 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 8Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - EastUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60
0.4 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
FL 60
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 123.9 miles from Weston, FL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 231.6 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 miles or 2h 20m 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 45m
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 247.8 miles and 4h 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 231.6 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 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 247.2 — 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|Golf View Drive
Turn left onto Golf View Drive
Navigation decision point
8
4.9 mi into trip|~11m in|SR 84
At end of road, turn left onto SR 84 toward I 75 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North
5
5.4 mi into trip|~12m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
237 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Take the exit toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
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 256
Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West...
8
247.2 mi into trip|~4h 33m 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
$39.44 one way
$78.89 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$42.91
$85.81
premium
$4.72
$46.08
$92.15
diesel
$5.61
$54.71
$109.42
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Selmon Expressway
(7.8 mi)$0.78
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
$39
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 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
74.3
0
$26.02
$11.89
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.68
$9.91
EV Truck/SUV
99.1
1
$34.69
$15.86
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 21, 2026
Origin
Weston, FL
Morning
in Weston on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tampa, FL
Morning
in Tampa on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
5 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 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 205.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 231.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Golf View Drive.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Golf View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (SR 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Weston is the most western city in Broward County, Florida. Located in tropical South Florida, Weston is a picturesque city with many parks, shops, hotels and resorts, golf courses, and restaurants. It has a thriving shopping and dining hub, which is called the Weston Town Center.
The longest stretch is about 231.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Golf View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (SR 84): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
