How far is Tampa, FL from Hernando, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Hernando, FL is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Hernando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Hernando.
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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
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 41: Dade City
600 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Blanton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Blanton Road
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Continue on Lake Lola Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Lake Lola Road
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Continue on Spring Lake Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Spring Lake Highway
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
4.2 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Broad Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Snow Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Snow Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
11.9 mi · 18 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2611 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Avenue
1386 ft · 53 sec · Montgomery Avenue
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Florida Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Hernando.
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
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Hernando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Hernando?
The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Tampa and 37.9 miles from Hernando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tampa and Mostly Sunny near Hernando.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Hernando. Straight-line distance: 66.01 mi (106.23 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 Hernando
City in Mississippi
| Population | 9,054 |
| Coordinates | 28.8999800, -82.3745400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hernando (-82.37454, 28.89998)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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