How far is Palm Harbor, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Harbor and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Harbor and Tampa.
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Start on Florida Avenue
22 m · 5 sec · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto Omaha Street
109 m · 14 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nebraska Avenue
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Turn right onto US Highway 19
1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 19
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Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Hillsborough Avenue
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto Independence Parkway
3064 ft · 1 min · Independence Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
3250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
3038 ft · 52 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
118 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
1315 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
692 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street
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Turn right onto North Franklin Street
587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
53 m · 5 sec · 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 Palm Harbor 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.
Tampa Road
Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.17 mi · 00h 10m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Harbor and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm Harbor to Tampa?
The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Palm Harbor and 16.5 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Harbor and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Harbor and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 Palm Harbor
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 57,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.0780700, -82.7637100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 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 | $4.15 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.90 | $9.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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