How far is Hawthorne, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, FL to Tampa, FL is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Tampa.
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Start on Azalea Trail
23 m · 9 sec · Azalea Trail
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Turn left onto Camellia Trail
888 ft · 41 sec · Camellia Trail
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Turn right onto Audubon Drive
68 m · 10 sec · Audubon Drive
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Turn left onto Palo Verde Drive
145 m · 26 sec · Palo Verde Drive
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Turn right onto Hawthorne Boulevard
2518 ft · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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Turn right
1510 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit left
37 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Turn left onto Central Parkway
2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway
69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne and Tampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hawthorne and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Tampa?
The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Hawthorne and 39.5 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawthorne and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.21 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7613800, -81.8709100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $10.74 | $21.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $16.63 | $33.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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