Palmetto, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Palmetto, FL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 234-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Palmetto, FL spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
234.1 mi
Jacksonville, FL
Quickest Drive
29m
St. Petersburg, FL
Plan Around Palmetto, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Palmetto, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Palmetto, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Palmetto, FL
Driving from Palmetto, FL
The typical drive from Palmetto, FL covers about 156 miles and takes around 3h. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 234 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Palmetto, FL include Jacksonville, FL (234.1 mi, 4h 35m), Hialeah, FL (233.8 mi, 4h 20m), Coral Springs, FL (224.7 mi, 4h 11m), Tampa, FL (43.6 mi, 54m), and Clearwater, FL (41.8 mi, 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 156-mile trip from Palmetto, FL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Palmetto, FL and 1 routes heading into Palmetto, FL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 234 miles.
The longest mapped route from Palmetto, FL covers 234 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.
The average route from Palmetto, FL runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Palmetto, FL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Palmetto, FL include Jacksonville, FL, Hialeah, FL, Coral Springs, FL and Tampa, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Palmetto, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
13,449
Median Income
$61,538
Median Home Value
$256,700
Median Age
52.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Palmetto, FL
Palmetto is a city in Manatee County. Destinations in nearby Ellenton are also included within this article.
1 Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, 3708 Patten Avenue, ☏ +1 941 723-4536. 8AM to sunset. 2 Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, 955 Bayshore Drive, Terra Ceia, ☏ +1 941 723-4536. 8AM to sunset. 3 Palmetto Estuary Preserve (directly north of the Hernando de Soto Bridge; abuts the Manatee River). A 20-acre preserve, ecological restoration of the area was done by the Tampa-based Ecosphere Restoration Institute and in 2002 it was awarded Environmental Project of the Year by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. In 2016 a 50-kilowatt solar canopy was constructed at the park. (updated Jul 2020)
1 Woody's River Roo, 5717 18th St East, ☏ +1 941 722-2391. (updated Jul 2020) Riverhouse Waterfront, 995 Riverside Dr, ☏ +1 941 729-0616. Su 9AM–9PM, M–Th 11:30AM–9PM, F 11:30AM–10PM, Sa 9AM–10PM. (updated Nov 2021)
1 Hampton Inn Ellenton/Bradenton, 5810 20th Court East, ☏ +1 941 721-4000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Jul 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Palmetto (Florida) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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