How far is Tampa, FL from Palmona Park, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Palmona Park, FL is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
121.93 mi
02h 18m
Flight
93.71 mi
150.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.71 mi
Kilometers
150.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.23 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmona Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Palmona Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
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
Bee Ridge
FL

Census designated place

From Tampa
61.1 mi
01h 09m
To Palmona Park
60.9 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Palmona Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Palmona Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on North Cleveland Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Cleveland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stockton Street

    1328 ft · 1 min · Stockton Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Woodward Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · Woodward Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sacramento Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Sacramento Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sacramento Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Palmona Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
98.5 mi · 81%
Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 9%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.82 mi · 6%
North Cleveland Avenue
1.77 mi · 1%
Tuckers Grade
0.86 mi · 1%
East Jackson Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bee Ridge
01h 09m from Tampa
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Palmona Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Palmona Park?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Bee Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Tampa and 60.9 miles from Palmona Park.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Palmona Park.

Stop Ideas Near Bee Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bee Ridge, 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 Bee Ridge.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

8 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Bradenton, Florida

23 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
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Port Charlotte, Florida

52 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

65 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Palmona Park. Straight-line distance: 93.71 mi (150.81 km).

Tampa

#1 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
Palmona Park

#2 Palmona Park

Census designated place

Population1,146
Coordinates26.6864600, -81.8964800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Palmona Park (-81.89648, 26.68646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.76 $39.53
Premium $4.90 $21.05 $42.11
Diesel $4.35 $18.71 $37.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Palmona Park. The current time is 20:31:27.

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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.