How far is Tampa, FL from Pahokee, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Pahokee, FL is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Pahokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Pahokee.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46 mi · 59 min
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Turn right onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
1912 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
1915 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lake Avenue
1427 ft · 48 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
29 m · 12 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Lake Place
19 m · 3 sec · South Lake Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Lake Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Pahokee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Van Fleet Drive
Continue straight
46 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tampa and Sunny near Pahokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Pahokee?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Tampa and 88.7 miles from Pahokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tampa and Sunny near Pahokee.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Pahokee. Straight-line distance: 134.79 mi (216.93 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 Pahokee
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,294 |
| Coordinates | 26.8200600, -80.6653400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pahokee (-80.66534, 26.82006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
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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