How far is Palm River Shores, FL from Marco Island, FL?
The driving distance from Palm River Shores, FL to Marco Island, FL is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm River Shores and Marco Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm River Shores and Marco Island.
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Start on the route
58 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Medical Boulevard
1113 ft · 51 sec · Medical Boulevard
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Turn right onto Immokalee Road
139 m · 9 sec · Immokalee Road
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Turn slight left
115 m · 21 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Immokalee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Immokalee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miammi
2597 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
14.5 mi · 23 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn left onto Yellowbird Street
596 ft · 18 sec · Yellowbird Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Yellowbird Street
3198 ft · 2 min · Yellowbird Street
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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 Waterway Court
149 m · 36 sec · Waterway Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waterway Court
9 m · 3 sec · Waterway Court
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Continue on Waterway Court
14 m · 4 sec · Waterway Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterway Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm River Shores and Marco Island.
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.
Collier Boulevard
Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
14.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Palm River Shores and Mostly Clear near Marco Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palm River Shores to Marco Island?
The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 Palm River Shores and 14.9 miles from Marco Island.
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 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 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.99 one way or $7.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm River Shores and Mostly Clear near Marco Island.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
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 Palm River Shores and Marco Island. Straight-line distance: 23.39 mi (37.65 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Marco Island
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 18,089 |
| Coordinates | 25.9412100, -81.7184200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterside Circle (-81.718399, 25.941172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.99 | $7.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
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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