How far is Oldsmar, FL from West Palm Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Oldsmar, FL to West Palm Beach, FL is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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
216.53 mi
04h 30m
Flight
184.34 mi
296.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.34 mi
Kilometers
296.66 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.53 mi
Kilometers
348.47 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Palm Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Oldsmar
Fri, Oct 16, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldsmar
2026-10-15T15:29
Arrive West Palm Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oldsmar
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
Frostproof
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

From Oldsmar
108.2 mi
02h 15m
To West Palm Beach
108.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oldsmar and West Palm Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldsmar and West Palm Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Boulevard

    1295 ft · 1 min · Park Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street West

    91 m · 13 sec · State Street West

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street West

    1240 ft · 25 sec · State Street West

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Tampa Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Tampa Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Hillsborough Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Hillsborough Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hillsborough Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue

    7.8 mi · 14 min · West Hillsborough Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Hillsborough Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hillsborough Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2438 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Polk Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  13. 13

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

    2311 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706: Jupiter

    2715 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Indiantown Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Indiantown Road

  27. 27

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    16 mi · 18 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    597 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Tamarind Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · South Tamarind Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Banyan Boulevard

    2751 ft · 1 min · Banyan Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    105 m · 9 sec · North Dixie Highway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldsmar and West Palm 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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
76.7 mi · 35%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 29%
I 4 East
19.1 mi · 9%
I 95 South
16.9 mi · 8%
West Hillsborough Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
Polk Parkway
9.42 mi · 4%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frostproof
02h 15m from Oldsmar
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oldsmar and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Palm Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oldsmar to West Palm Beach?

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Frostproof is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Oldsmar and 108.3 miles from West Palm Beach.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.10 one way or $64.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oldsmar and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Palm Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Frostproof

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frostproof, 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 Frostproof.

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Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Winter Haven

35 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Lakeland

53 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

53 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldsmar and West Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 184.34 mi (296.66 km).

Oldsmar

#1 Oldsmar

City in Florida, United States

Population15,005
Coordinates28.0341800, -82.6651000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West Palm Beach

#2 West Palm Beach

The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population112,782
Coordinates26.7153400, -80.0533700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Oldsmar (-82.6651, 28.03418)
End: West Palm Beach (-80.05337, 26.71534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.92 L · about $32.10
Round trip
$64.19
15.28 gal · 57.84 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $32.10 $64.19
Mid-grade $4.68 $35.76 $71.53
Premium $5.01 $38.28 $76.55
Diesel $6.07 $46.37 $92.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oldsmar and West Palm Beach. The current time is 15:29:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.