How far is Plant City, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Plant City, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plant City and Apollo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and Apollo Beach.
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Start on North Warnell Street
60 m · 13 sec · North Warnell Street
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Turn right onto East Baker Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Baker Street
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Continue on Baker Street
1909 ft · 40 sec · Baker Street
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Turn right onto Thonotosassa Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Thonotosassa Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Thonotosassa Road
1109 ft · 27 sec · Thonotosassa Road
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Take the ramp left
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
3147 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
1547 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Big Bend Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plant City and Apollo Beach.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plant City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apollo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plant City to Apollo Beach?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Plant City and 16.7 miles from Apollo Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plant City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Apollo Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.69 km).
#1 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
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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