How far is Marco Island, FL from Palm River Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Marco Island, FL to Palm River Shores, FL is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marco Island and Palm River Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marco Island and Palm River Shores.
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Start on Waterway Court
23 m · 9 sec · Waterway Court
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Continue on Waterway Court
147 m · 41 sec · Waterway Court
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bald Eagle Drive
1525 ft · 33 sec · Bald Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Yellowbird Street
3131 ft · 2 min · Yellowbird Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Yellowbird Street
626 ft · 22 sec · Yellowbird Street
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Turn right onto North Collier Boulevard
14.8 mi · 24 min · North Collier Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park
567 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park
1215 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Immokalee Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Immokalee Road
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Turn right onto Medical Boulevard
1128 ft · 55 sec · Medical Boulevard
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Turn left
58 m · 14 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 Marco Island and Palm River Shores.
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.
North Collier Boulevard
Turn right onto North Collier Boulevard
14.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 Clear leaving Marco Island and Sunny near Palm River Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marco Island to Palm River Shores?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Marco Island and 14.5 miles from Palm River Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Marco Island and Sunny near Palm River Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
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 Golden Gate.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marco Island and Palm River Shores. Straight-line distance: 23.39 mi (37.65 km).
#1 Marco Island
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,089 |
| Coordinates | 25.9412100, -81.7184200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palm River Shores
Palm River Shores is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2739800, -81.7878600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm River Shores (-81.78786, 26.27398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
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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