How far is Tampa, FL from Boca Raton, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.7 miles (294 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Boca Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Boca Raton.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter
2715 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Indiantown Road
152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right
2011 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 794: Yamato Road, Spanish River Boulevard
1111 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 794: Yamato Road
1370 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 794 East: Yamato Road East
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Yamato Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yamato Road
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast 8th Street
100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard
599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Boca Raton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Boca Raton?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 114.3 miles from Tampa and 114.1 miles from Boca Raton.
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 45.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 182.68 mi (294 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $33.43 | $66.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.04 | $74.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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