How far is Belle Glade, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Belle Glade, FL to Tampa, FL is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Glade and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Glade and Tampa.
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Start on the route
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
139 m · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Take the exit straight
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
36.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit left
1135 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive
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Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Glade and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Palm Beach Road
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51 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belle Glade and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Glade to Tampa?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sebring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Belle Glade and 103.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.29 one way or $56.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belle Glade and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Sebring
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sebring.
Sebring
Winter Haven
Okeechobee
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Glade and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 140.36 mi (225.89 km).
#1 Belle Glade
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,083 |
| Coordinates | 26.6845100, -80.6675600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.34 | $62.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.39 | $66.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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