Origin
Center Hill, FL
Evening in Center Hill on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
66.3 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Center Hill, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Tampa, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Kings Highway, Noble Avenue, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.2 miles from Center Hill, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 66.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Kings Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Kings Highway | — | — |
| Noble Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Belt Avenue | — | — |
| West C 48 | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| I 275 South | — | — |
| Downtown East-West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Kings Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Center Hill, FL and Tampa, FL.
1
Start on Palm Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Palm Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Kings Highway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Kings Highway
3
Turn right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
4
Turn left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Noble Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Noble Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto West Belt Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Belt Avenue
8
Continue on West C 48
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West C 48
9
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa
10
Merge slight left
39 mi
·
41 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
12
Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Downtown East-West
14
Keep slight right
253 ft
·
6 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Downtown East, Jefferson Street
16
Continue on North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
17
Turn straight onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pierce Street
18
Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.2 miles from Center Hill, FL, or about 35m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.2 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tampa, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Center Hill, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Center Hill, FL
This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Center Hill, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Center Hill, FL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Center Hill, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tampa, FL
The final approach into Tampa, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tampa, FL
Evening in Tampa on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Kings Highway, Noble Avenue, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Center Hill, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.55 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Center Hill, FL to Tampa, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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