How far is Hobe Sound, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Hobe Sound, FL to Tampa, FL is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.39 mi
03h 08m
Flight
154.96 mi
249.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.96 mi
Kilometers
249.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.39 mi
Kilometers
288.7 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Sun, May 3, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobe Sound
2026-05-03T03:22
Arrive Tampa
Sun, May 3, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobe Sound
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Hobe Sound
87.8 mi
01h 34m
To Tampa
91.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hobe Sound and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Bridge Road

    15 m · 5 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Indian Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Indian Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest Martin Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    833 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1168 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.8 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Adamo Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1212 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hobe Sound 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
61.5 mi · 34%
Florida's Turnpike
58.7 mi · 33%
Southeast Federal Highway
9.42 mi · 5%
Main Street
6.19 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.24 mi · 3%
Southwest Martin Highway
3.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 34m from Hobe Sound
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hobe Sound and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hobe Sound to Tampa?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Hobe Sound and 91.6 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobe Sound and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Babson Park, 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 Babson Park.

RAIL

Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobe Sound and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 154.96 mi (249.39 km).

Hobe Sound

#1 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
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: Southeast Bridge Road (-80.136443, 27.059531)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.51
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.26 $52.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.09 $58.19
Premium $4.90 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $4.35 $27.54 $55.07

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hobe Sound and Tampa. The current time is 03:22:01.

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.