How far is Boynton Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Boynton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.73 mi
03h 30m
Flight
176.77 mi
284.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.77 mi
Kilometers
284.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.73 mi
Kilometers
350.4 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Mon, Jun 1, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Boynton Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boynton Beach
2026-06-01T16:10
Arrive Tampa
Mon, Jun 1, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boynton Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Boynton Beach
105.4 mi
01h 45m
To Tampa
112.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boynton Beach and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 2nd Avenue

    82 m · 14 sec · Southwest 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Street

    1299 ft · 1 min · Southwest 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Boynton Beach Boulevard

    1385 ft · 34 sec · West Boynton Beach Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    3099 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  21. 21

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boynton Beach and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 35%
US 441
61.5 mi · 28%
I 95 North
29.4 mi · 14%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 2%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

76.7 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 45m from Boynton Beach
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boynton Beach and 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 Boynton Beach to Tampa?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Boynton Beach and 112.3 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.86 one way or $63.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Boynton Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boynton Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 176.77 mi (284.48 km).

Boynton Beach

#1 Boynton Beach

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population80,108
Coordinates26.5253500, -80.0664300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 2nd Avenue (-80.06643, 26.525356)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $31.86
Round trip
$63.71
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.86 $63.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.30 $70.59
Premium $4.90 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $4.35 $33.41 $66.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Boynton Beach and Tampa. The current time is 16:10:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.