How far is Lake Hamilton, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, FL to Tampa, FL is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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.
Flight 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 08m.
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.
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hamilton and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Tampa.
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Start on North 6th Street
26 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1607 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Lake Street
1109 ft · 53 sec · North Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Lucerne Park Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Lucerne Park Road
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Continue on 1st Street North
132 m · 15 sec · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2600 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Continue on Havendale Boulevard Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · Havendale Boulevard Northwest
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Turn straight onto Magnolia Avenue
7.5 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West Memorial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Port of Tampa, West Selmon Expressway Toll
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown, West Selmonm Expressway Toll
1161 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, West Selmon Expressway Toll
2296 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · 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 Lake Hamilton and Tampa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Memorial Boulevard
Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 00h 28m
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 Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Hamilton to Tampa?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Lake Hamilton and 36.1 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeland
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 Lakeland.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 51.11 mi (82.26 km).
#1 Lake Hamilton
Town in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,542 |
| Coordinates | 28.0444600, -81.6278500 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.52 | $21.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
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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