How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Tampa, FL is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apollo Beach and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Tampa.
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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
9 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on South 50th Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 50th Street
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on South 22nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South 22nd Street
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Continue on South 20th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 20th Street
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Continue on North 22nd Street
944 ft · 23 sec · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Saint Petersburg
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach and Tampa.
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.
Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
9.02 mi · 00h 13m
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 Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Tampa?
The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Gibsonton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Apollo Beach and 9.2 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 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 Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonton
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 Gibsonton.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.03 km).
#1 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
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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