How far is The Hammocks, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from The Hammocks, FL to Tampa, FL is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Hammocks and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks and Tampa.
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Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court
52 m · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court
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Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
51 m · 9 sec · Southwest 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
109 m · 14 sec · Hammocks Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
1754 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 157th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
21.6 mi · 30 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Collier Boulevard
7 mi · 11 min · Collier Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
152.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Kennedy Boulevard, Downtown - East
1212 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1885 ft · 1 min · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Hammocks and Tampa.
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 75 North
Merge slight left
152 mi · 02h 44m
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 The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Hammocks to Tampa?
The road trip is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.7 miles from The Hammocks and 147.8 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.4 miles (322.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Hammocks and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 200.37 mi (322.47 km).
#1 The Hammocks
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 51,003 |
| Coordinates | 25.6714900, -80.4445000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
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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