How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Brandon, FL?
The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Brandon, FL is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Brandon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Brandon.
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Start on Fairway Boulevard
596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Big Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Brandon
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60: Brandon
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Brandon
157 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Brandon Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
30 m · 9 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach and Brandon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
7.88 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Brandon?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Apollo Beach and 9.1 miles from Brandon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apollo Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brandon.
Stop Ideas Near Riverview
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 Riverview.
Union Station
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Brandon. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).
#1 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brandon
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 48,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.9378000, -82.2859200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: FL 60 (-82.28592, 27.937761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
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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