How far is Pahokee, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Pahokee, FL to Tampa, FL is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pahokee and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pahokee and Tampa.
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Start on South Lake Place
19 m · 8 sec · South Lake Place
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
29 m · 12 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1427 ft · 45 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn left onto Conners Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Conners Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left
60.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive
2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
25.8 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
1875 ft · 36 sec · Adamo Drive
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Continue on East Adamo Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Adamo Drive
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Take the ramp left toward FL 618 Toll West
1502 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 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 Pahokee and Tampa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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60.4 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pahokee and Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pahokee to Tampa?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 85.7 miles from Pahokee and 92.5 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pahokee and Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pahokee and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 134.79 mi (216.93 km).
#1 Pahokee
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,294 |
| Coordinates | 26.8200600, -80.6653400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.91 | $57.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.80 | $61.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.36 | $54.72 |
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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