How far is Tampa, FL from Fish Hawk, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fish Hawk, FL is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Fish Hawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fish Hawk.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall
1550 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
1758 ft · 36 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on West Lumsden Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Lumsden Road
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Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lumsden Road
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Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
3259 ft · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Churchside Drive
18 m · 3 sec · Churchside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Churchside Drive
83 m · 13 sec · Churchside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive
850 ft · 37 sec · Ternglade Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ternglade Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Fish Hawk.
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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.51 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Fish Hawk?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brandon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Tampa and 10.4 miles from Fish Hawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Fish Hawk.
Stop Ideas Near Brandon
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 Brandon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fish Hawk. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.6 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Fish Hawk
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 14,087 |
| Coordinates | 27.8505800, -82.2109200 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fish Hawk (-82.21092, 27.85058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
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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