How far is Palm River Shores, FL from Naples, FL?

The driving distance from Palm River Shores, FL to Naples, FL is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.05 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.11 mi
14.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.11 mi
Kilometers
14.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naples
Fri, Nov 6, 8:58 PM EST
Return by in Palm River Shores
Fri, Nov 6, 9:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm River Shores
2026-11-06T20:38
Arrive Naples
Fri, Nov 6, 8:58 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palm River Shores
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Pelican Bay
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Palm River Shores
5.2 mi
00h 09m
To Naples
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Naples Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Overnight
Using Lely as the closest live forecast in the Collier County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm River Shores and Naples.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm River Shores and Naples.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Medical Boulevard

    1113 ft · 51 sec · Medical Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Immokalee Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Immokalee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail North

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Tamiami Trail North

  5. 5

    Continue on 9th Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · 9th Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on 9th Street South

    1796 ft · 57 sec · 9th Street South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Parkway

    104 m · 25 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm River Shores and Naples.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tamiami Trail North
7.62 mi · 76%
9th Street North
1.02 mi · 10%
Immokalee Road
1.01 mi · 10%
9th Street South
0.34 mi · 3%
Medical Boulevard
0.21 mi · 2%
5th Avenue Parkway
0.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tamiami Trail North

Turn left onto Tamiami Trail North

7.62 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelican Bay
00h 09m from Palm River Shores
Leave By
7:50 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm River Shores and Mostly Clear near Naples.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm River Shores to Naples?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Pelican Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Palm River Shores and 4.8 miles from Naples.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm River Shores and Mostly Clear near Naples.

Stop Ideas Near Pelican Bay

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

51 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

90 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm River Shores and Naples. Straight-line distance: 9.11 mi (14.66 km).

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#1 Palm River Shores

Palm River Shores is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.2739800, -81.7878600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Naples

#2 Naples

County seat of Collier County, Florida, United States

Population21,988
Coordinates26.1423400, -81.7959600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.787827, 26.274013)
End: 5th Ave Parkway (-81.795965, 26.142377)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.32 $1.51 $3.02
Premium $4.66 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.94 $2.08 $4.16

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm River Shores and Naples. The current time is 20:38:55.

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.