How far is Palm Shores, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Shores, FL to Tampa, FL is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.88 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.29 mi
179.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.29 mi
Kilometers
179.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.88 mi
Kilometers
221.89 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Shores
2026-04-18T19:10
Arrive Tampa
Sat, Apr 18, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Palm Shores
68 mi
01h 07m
To Tampa
69.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Shores and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Viera Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Viera Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1739 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

    1161 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll

    2296 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
66.9 mi · 49%
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 19%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 13%
I 95 North
11.3 mi · 8%
Viera Boulevard
2.43 mi · 2%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
01h 07m from Palm Shores
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Shores and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Shores to Tampa?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Palm Shores and 69.8 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Shores and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Shores and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 111.29 mi (179.11 km).

Palm Shores

#1 Palm Shores

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population1,157
Coordinates28.1844600, -80.6528300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.653089, 28.184364)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $20.20
Round trip
$40.40
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.20 $40.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.38 $44.77
Premium $4.90 $23.84 $47.69
Diesel $4.35 $21.18 $42.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Shores and Tampa. The current time is 19:10:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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