How far is Tampa, FL from Hunters Creek, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Hunters Creek, FL is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
74.79 mi
01h 25m
Flight
69.27 mi
111.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.27 mi
Kilometers
111.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.79 mi
Kilometers
120.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunters Creek
Mon, May 25, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Mon, May 25, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-05-25T10:59
Arrive Hunters Creek
Mon, May 25, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Tampa
37.3 mi
00h 42m
To Hunters Creek
37.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Hunters Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Hunters Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashley Drive

    1748 ft · 49 sec · North Ashley Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275

    1164 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 North

    843 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    3 mi · 3 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 423

    1731 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Young Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · John Young Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Town Loop Boulevard

    78 m · 7 sec · Town Loop Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    15 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Hunters Creek.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
61.3 mi · 82%
Southern Connector Extension
7.49 mi · 10%
Central Florida GreeneWay
3 mi · 4%
I 275 North
0.86 mi · 1%
John Young Parkway
0.78 mi · 1%
North Ashley Drive
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
00h 42m from Tampa
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunters Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Hunters Creek?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Tampa and 37.4 miles from Hunters Creek.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hunters Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Hunters Creek. Straight-line distance: 69.27 mi (111.48 km).

Tampa

#1 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
Hunters Creek

#2 Hunters Creek

Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population14,321
Coordinates28.3605600, -81.4222900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Hunters Creek (-81.42229, 28.36056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.99 L · about $10.95
Round trip
$21.90
5.28 gal · 19.98 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.95 $21.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.13 $24.27
Premium $4.90 $12.93 $25.85
Diesel $4.35 $11.48 $22.97

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Tampa and Hunters Creek. The current time is 10:59:46.

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.