How far is Tampa, FL from Hawthorne, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 43m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Hawthorne.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ashley Drive
1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275
1164 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 475: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
1087 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1756 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn right onto McNeill Drive
526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1614 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Boulevard
2584 ft · 2 min · Hawthorne Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palo Verde Drive
145 m · 27 sec · Palo Verde Drive
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Turn right onto Audubon Drive
68 m · 15 sec · Audubon Drive
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Turn left onto Camellia Trail
888 ft · 41 sec · Camellia Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Azalea Trail
23 m · 3 sec · Azalea Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Azalea Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Hawthorne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Tampa and 40 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.21 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 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.7613800, -81.8709100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-81.87091, 28.76138)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.83 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
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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