How far is Port Richey, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Port Richey, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Richey and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
65 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
68 m · 12 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Lorenzen Road
714 ft · 34 sec · Lorenzen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Boulevard
125 m · 13 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 19
27.5 mi · 41 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 Port Richey and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 19
Turn left onto US Highway 19
27.5 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Richey to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Dunedin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Port Richey and 18.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Dunedin
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 Dunedin.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Richey and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 34.69 mi (55.83 km).
#1 Port Richey
City in Pasco County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,041 |
| Coordinates | 28.2716800, -82.7195500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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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