How far is Tampa, FL from Palm Harbor, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Palm Harbor, FL is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Tampa and Palm Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Palm Harbor.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South
2434 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Memorial Highway
1221 ft · 21 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 576: Eisenhower Boulevard, Air Cargo
1656 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Continue on Tampa Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Tampa Road
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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 Nebraska Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Nebraska Avenue
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Turn left onto Omaha Street
117 m · 18 sec · Omaha Street
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · Florida Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Palm Harbor.
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
Continue on Tampa Road
6.16 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 Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Palm Harbor?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 12.1 miles from Tampa and 12.1 miles from Palm Harbor.
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 3.4 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.
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 Tampa and Palm Harbor. Straight-line distance: 20.69 mi (33.3 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Palm Harbor
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 57,439 |
| Coordinates | 28.0780700, -82.7637100 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Harbor (-82.76371, 28.07807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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