Origin
Brandon, FL
Morning in Brandon on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brandon, FL to Apollo Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.3 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, FL
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Apollo Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brandon, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, West Brandon Boulevard, Tamiami Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Brandon, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 75 South: Naples
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Naples
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Naples
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 246
Toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewi...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brandon, FL and Apollo Beach, FL, road signs point toward Naples, Cr 672: Apollo Beach, Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach and Manatee Viewing Centre.
Naples
3.9 mi in
|
~6m
Cr 672: Apollo Beach
13.1 mi in
|
~16m
Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach
13.6 mi in
|
~18m
Manatee Viewing Centre
13.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| West Brandon Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Big Bend Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Apollo Beach Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 7.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.
1
Start on FL 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Brandon Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
3
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward Naples
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 246
Toward CR 672: Apollo Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre
8
Turn straight onto CR 672
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Bend Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 41
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Apollo Beach Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairway Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
Fairway Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Apollo Beach, FL
Morning in Apollo Beach on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brandon, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 18.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, West Brandon Boulevard, Tamiami Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Brandon, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brandon, FL and Apollo Beach, FL, road signs point toward Naples, Cr 672: Apollo Beach, Cr 672 West: Apollo Beach and Manatee Viewing Centre.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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