How far is New Port Richey, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from New Port Richey, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Port Richey and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Tennessee Avenue
34 m · 10 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marine Parkway
2280 ft · 1 min · Marine Parkway
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Turn left onto US Highway 19
24.5 mi · 36 min · US Highway 19
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
4.1 mi · 8 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Port Richey and St. Petersburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US Highway 19
Turn left onto US Highway 19
24.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Port Richey and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Port Richey to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from New Port Richey and 17.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.06 one way or $10.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Port Richey and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Port Richey and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.78 km).
#1 New Port Richey
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,033 |
| Coordinates | 28.2441800, -82.7192700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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