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Trip from Palm Valley, FL to Tampa, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

214.7 mi

346 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Palm Valley, FL, FL

Palm Valley, FL

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Tampa, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Palm Valley, FL to Tampa, FL covers 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 4, I 95, Palm Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.4 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 128.4 mi 2h 25m
I 95 66.4 mi 1h 11m
Palm Valley Road 4.5 mi 6m
Nocatee Parkway 3.1 mi 3m
Valley Ridge Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
CR 210 2.1 mi 3m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
East Kennedy Boulevard 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 128.4 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Valley, FL and Tampa, FL.

1

Start on CR 210

2.0 mi · 2 min · Palm Valley Road
2

Enter roundabout onto CR 210

44 ft · 0 sec · Palm Valley Road
3

Continue on CR 210

2.5 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road
4

Continue on CR 210

3.1 mi · 3 min · Nocatee Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard South Use the right lane.
6

Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
7

Continue on CR 210

2.1 mi · 3 min · CR 210
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
9

Merge onto I 95

66 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 260C-B-A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on this road

513 ft · 12 sec · this road
Exit 260 C B A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 4 West: Orlando Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 4

37 mi · 40 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

10 mi · 13 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
18

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
19

Merge onto I 4

81 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Exit 2 Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
23

Merge onto FL 618 Toll

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East Use the slight right lane.
25

Turn straight onto US 41 Business; FL 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
26

Arrive at destination

FL 60

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.4 miles.

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 47 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.4 miles or 2h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

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 Valley, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Valley, FL

This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Palm Valley, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 128.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

107 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.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tampa, FL

84.5 mi · 1h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Flagler Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanford, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.4 miles from Palm Valley, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.4

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 214.7

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Heights

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1 mi

DI Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1.4 mi

CFS Coffee For The Soul, Celebration

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.4

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14072719145

Visit website

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 138

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Heights

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

DI Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18139155998

Visit website

22nd Street Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18133040373

Visit website

The Kookaburra Coffee Outpost -PVCH

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Castro's Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 168.7

Polk City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524670378

Visit website

KOS COFFEE

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 122.7

Maitland, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+14079516717

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 138

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

10202

0.1 mi from route

10201

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

50222

0.1 mi from route

I-4 Eastbound weighing station

0.1 mi from route

50221

0.1 mi from route

20331

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

I-4 Westbound weighing station

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.2 mi from route

20332

0.3 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Buc-ee's

0.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.9 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.1 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

1.3 mi from route

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

1.6 mi from route

Rest Area

1.7 mi from route

Rest Area

1.7 mi from route

Rest Area

1.7 mi from route

Magic Carpet Glide

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18136379797

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 138

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18132748615

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 138

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

The Florida Aquarium

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18132734000

Visit website

Iconic Tampa Bay

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 214.7

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+18132183498

Visit website

DeBary Hall Historic Site

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 107.4

DeBary, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13866683840

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 79.7 and 214.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 260C-B-A Toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlan...
8
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 4 West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 260B Toward I 4 West: Orlando
8
211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 2 Toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon...
8
212 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
8
214.2 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - Eas...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.90 one way

$65.80 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $35.79 $71.58
premium $4.72 $38.43 $76.87
diesel $5.61 $45.64 $91.27

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Selmon Expressway (1.5 mi) $0.15

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St Johns, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, County Road 210, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Buc-Ee's - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-Ees - Tesla Supercharger

Daytona Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

St. Johns Commons - Tesla Supercharger

St. Johns, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

9 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 10 FPLEV: 8 Tesla: 8 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 JULE: 1 Electrify America: 1 7CHARGE: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.4 0 $22.54 $10.31
Efficient EV 53.7 0 $18.79 $8.59
EV Truck/SUV 85.9 1 $30.06 $13.74

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Palm Valley, FL

Afternoon in Palm Valley on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tampa, FL

Afternoon in Tampa on Sunday

Local time

1:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

4 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

4h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

214.7 mi in 4h 9m, mostly highway — 128.4 mi of that is on I 4.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.4 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 214.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Palm Valley, FL and Tampa, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway and Daytona.

Orlando

79.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

International Airport

79.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

International Speedway

79.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

Daytona

80.1 mi in | ~1h 33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 214.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 128.4 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tampa, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Tampa, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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