How far is Hernando, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando, FL to Tampa, FL is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando and Tampa.
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Start on Florida Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue
1386 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2611 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
10.8 mi · 15 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on Snow Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Snow Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Cortez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn right onto Spring Lake Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blanton Road
3070 ft · 52 sec · Blanton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
18.5 mi · 20 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 Hernando 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
18.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hernando and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hernando to Tampa?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 37.5 miles from Hernando and 37.2 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hernando and Mostly 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 Hernando and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 66.01 mi (106.23 km).
#1 Hernando
City in Mississippi
| Population | 9,054 |
| Coordinates | 28.8999800, -82.3745400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.15 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.13 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
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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