How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Plant City, FL?
The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Plant City, FL is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Plant City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Plant City.
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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
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 566: Thonotosassa Road
2278 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 566 East: Plant City, Festival Grounds
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Thonotosassa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Thonotosassa Road
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Turn left onto Baker Street
674 ft · 13 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Thonotosassa Road
2468 ft · 58 sec · Thonotosassa Road
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Continue on Reynolds Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Reynolds Street
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Turn left onto North Warnell Street
104 m · 17 sec · North Warnell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Warnell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach and Plant City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apollo Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plant City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Plant City?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Apollo Beach and 19 miles from Plant City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apollo Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plant City.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Plant City. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.69 km).
#1 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Warnell Street (-82.114263, 28.018879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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