How far is Center Hill, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.32 mi
01h 11m
Flight
56.2 mi
90.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.2 mi
Kilometers
90.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.32 mi
Kilometers
106.73 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Center Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center Hill
2026-04-15T14:47
Arrive Tampa
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Center Hill
33.6 mi
00h 35m
To Tampa
32.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Center Hill and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Center Hill and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Palm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Kings Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Kings Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Avenue

    1870 ft · 45 sec · Noble Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1339 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Belt Avenue

    2760 ft · 56 sec · West Belt Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West C 48

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West C 48

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    799 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    15.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West

    2767 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street

    856 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pierce Street

    1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center Hill and Tampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
39.2 mi · 59%
I 275 South
15.9 mi · 24%
East Kings Highway
3.77 mi · 6%
West C 48
1.36 mi · 2%
Downtown East-West
0.57 mi · 1%
West Belt Avenue
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

38.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
00h 35m from Center Hill
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Center Hill and Sunny near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Center Hill to Tampa?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Center Hill and 32.7 miles from Tampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Center Hill and Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around San Antonio, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center Hill and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.45 km).

Center Hill

#1 Center Hill

City in Florida, United States

Population1,533
Coordinates28.6499900, -81.9925800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Tampa

#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Avenue (-81.992642, 28.650044)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.41
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.71 $19.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.75 $21.51
Premium $4.90 $11.46 $22.91
Diesel $4.35 $10.18 $20.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center Hill and Tampa. The current time is 14:47:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.