Hernando is a census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida, United States.

[5] It is bordered by Citrus Springs to the northwest, Pine Ridge to the west, Citrus Hill to the southwest, Inverness Highlands North to the south, and Marion County to the north.

Hernando lies along the North boundary of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes.

The community of Hernando has a long-standing heritage of airboating (fan boats) which navigate the thousands of acres of swamp that lies to the east.

Hernando features a 46-mile (74 km) bike riding trail known as the Withlacoochee State Trail which was converted from the former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad line that had been built in the early 1900s.

[7] Elementary schools serving sections of the CDP include Central Ridge and Hernando.

[8] Middle schools serving sections of the CDP include Citrus Springs and Inverness.