Origin
Temple Terrace, FL
Late night in Temple Terrace on Saturday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple Terrace, FL to Apollo Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Temple Terrace, FL
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Apollo Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Temple Terrace to Apollo Beach is 20.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Tamiami Trail, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Florida, connecting two distinct areas. The drive is characterized by its local feel, making it a good option for a quick hop between destinations without the commitment of a longer journey. You'll navigate through familiar Florida terrain, experiencing a transition from one community to another over a short distance. Consider this route when you need an efficient and uncomplicated way to get from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is a turn-heavy local route, with about 100% of the journey on local roads and highways rather than interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles along Tamiami Trail. As you progress, expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you navigate through various neighborhoods and commercial areas. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, requiring your attention to road signs and traffic signals. It's less about covering ground quickly and more about navigating the immediate surroundings.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tamiami Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bullard Parkway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bullard Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FL 583 / North 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Apollo Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bullard Parkway
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 583 / North 56th Street
Turn left onto FL 583 / North 56th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Apollo Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Fairway Boulevard
Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tamiami Trail | 9 mi | 12m |
| South 50th Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| North 56th Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North 50th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Apollo Beach Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bullard Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridgedale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fairway Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tamiami Trail
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple Terrace, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.
1
Start on Ridgedale Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Ridgedale Road
2
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Bullard Parkway
3
Turn left onto FL 583
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 56th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on FL 583
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 50th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 41
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South 50th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 41
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Tamiami Trail
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Apollo Beach Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairway Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
Fairway Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Apollo Beach on Saturday
Local time
4:55 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
20 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
32m 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 Temple Terrace, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 20.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tamiami Trail, South 50th Street, North 56th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Temple Terrace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bullard Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (FL 583 / North 56th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (Apollo Beach Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Temple Terrace, FL to Apollo Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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