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

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.7 mi
04h 36m
Flight
183.58 mi
295.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.58 mi
Kilometers
295.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.7 mi
Kilometers
372.89 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Deerfield Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
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 Tampa
115.9 mi
02h 18m
To Deerfield Beach
115.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    25.8 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 810: Hillsboro Boulevard

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 810 East: Deerfield Beach

    1090 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on East Hillsboro Boulevard

    603 ft · 24 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 33%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 27%
I 95 South
44.7 mi · 19%
I 4 East
26.2 mi · 11%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
6.89 mi · 3%
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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 18m from Tampa
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Deerfield Beach?

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 115.9 miles from Tampa and 115.8 miles from Deerfield Beach.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Deerfield Beach.

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 Tampa and Deerfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 183.58 mi (295.44 km).

Tampa

#1 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
Deerfield Beach

#2 Deerfield Beach

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population81,290
Coordinates26.3184100, -80.0997700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Deerfield Beach (-80.09977, 26.31841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $33.93
Round trip
$67.86
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.93 $67.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.60 $75.19
Premium $4.90 $40.05 $80.10
Diesel $4.35 $35.58 $71.17

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Deerfield Beach. The current time is 01:55:16.

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.