How far is Tampa, FL from Palm Valley, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Palm Valley, FL is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Palm Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Palm Valley.
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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 right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 210 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Continue on Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road
111 m · 6 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
2 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Palm Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Palm Valley?
The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
DeBary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Tampa and 107 miles from Palm Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.1 miles (268.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.36 one way or $62.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Valley.
Stop Ideas Near DeBary
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Deltona City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeBary.
Sanford
DeLand
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Palm Valley. Straight-line distance: 167.09 mi (268.91 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 Valley
City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 20,019 |
| Coordinates | 30.1774600, -81.3875800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Valley (-81.38758, 30.17746)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.75 | $69.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.01 | $74.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.89 | $65.77 |
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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