How far is Spring Hill, FL from Tampa, FL?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.46 mi
00h 54m
Flight
36.8 mi
59.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.8 mi
Kilometers
59.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.46 mi
Kilometers
77.99 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Spring Hill
24.8 mi
00h 27m
To Tampa
23.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Tampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Tampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Drive

    2940 ft · 1 min · Linden Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coronado Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coronado Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Hill Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CR 574: Spring Hill

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Suncoast Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    118 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown West, Ashley Drive, Tampa Street

    1315 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tampa Street, Seaport Aquarium, Amalie Arena, Harbour Island, Convention Center

    692 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Tampa Street

    1318 ft · 55 sec · North Tampa Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Twiggs Street

    86 m · 12 sec · East Twiggs Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Franklin Street

    587 ft · 32 sec · North Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard

    53 m · 5 sec · 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 Spring Hill 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
27.1 mi · 56%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 14%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 11%
I 275
4.18 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Coronado Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 27m from Spring Hill
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill 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 Spring Hill to Tampa?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Spring Hill and 23.7 miles from Tampa.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 36.8 mi (59.23 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population98,621
Coordinates28.4768800, -82.5254600
Altitude14
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: Linden Drive (-82.52546, 28.476885)
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.19
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.09 $14.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.86 $15.72
Premium $4.90 $8.37 $16.74
Diesel $4.35 $7.44 $14.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Tampa. The current time is 00:19:13.

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.