Origin
Palm Harbor, FL
Afternoon in Palm Harbor on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Palm Harbor, FL
Arian Fernandez
Tampa, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL covers 28.4 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Omaha Street, Nebraska Avenue, Highway 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 28.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Omaha Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nebraska Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tampa Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hillsborough Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Independence Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Omaha Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Harbor, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Florida Avenue
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Florida Avenue
2
Turn right onto Omaha Street
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Omaha Street
3
Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nebraska Avenue
4
Turn right onto US Highway 19
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 19
5
Turn left onto Tampa Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Tampa Road
6
Continue on West Hillsborough Avenue
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Hillsborough Avenue
7
Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Turn slight right onto Independence Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Independence Parkway
9
Take the ramp straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
11
Continue on Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Highway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 275 North: Tampa
14
Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275: Tampa
15
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Downtown East, Downtown West
16
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center
18
Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Tampa Street
19
Turn left onto East Twiggs Street
282 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Twiggs Street
20
Turn right onto North Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Franklin Street
21
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL, or about 20m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.4 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.2 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Palm Harbor, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Palm Harbor, FL
This is one driving day of about 28.4 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palm Harbor, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.2 mi from Palm Harbor, FL · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
The final approach into Tampa, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tampa, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.49 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.90 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tampa, FL
Afternoon in Tampa on Sunday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL covers 28.4 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Omaha Street, Nebraska Avenue, Highway 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 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.
The drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Palm Harbor, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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