How far is Coconut Creek, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Coconut Creek, FL to Tampa, FL is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
237.31 mi
03h 49m
Flight
182.71 mi
294.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.71 mi
Kilometers
294.04 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.31 mi
Kilometers
381.92 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, May 2, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Coconut Creek
Sat, May 2, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coconut Creek
2026-05-02T14:19
Arrive Tampa
Sat, May 2, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coconut Creek
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 Coconut Creek
115.3 mi
01h 54m
To Tampa
122.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Creek and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Portofino Point

    19 m · 4 sec · Portofino Point

  2. 2

    Continue on Portofino Point

    571 ft · 27 sec · Portofino Point

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle

    3148 ft · 2 min · Wynmoor Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Westgate Drive

    628 ft · 26 sec · Westgate Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lyons Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lyons Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Sample Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    159 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

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

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coconut Creek 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
124 mi · 52%
US 441
61.5 mi · 26%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 2%
East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Lyons Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

124 mi · 02h 15m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
182.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 54m from Coconut Creek
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny 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 Coconut Creek to Tampa?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 115.3 miles from Coconut Creek and 122.1 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 182.7 miles (294 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.72 one way or $69.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny then 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 Coconut Creek and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 182.71 mi (294.04 km).

Coconut Creek

#1 Coconut Creek

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population61,128
Coordinates26.2517500, -80.1789400
Altitude2
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: Portofino Point (-80.179322, 26.252037)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $34.72
Round trip
$69.44
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.72 $69.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.47 $76.94
Premium $4.90 $40.98 $81.96
Diesel $4.35 $36.41 $72.82

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Coconut Creek and Tampa. The current time is 14:19:27.

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.