How far is Saint Leo, FL from New Port Richey, FL?
The driving distance from Saint Leo, FL to New Port Richey, FL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Leo and New Port Richey.
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Start on the route
85 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
64 m · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
85 m · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Old State Road 52
1.3 km · 1 min · Old State Road 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old State Road 52
56 m · 5 sec · Old State Road 52
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Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52
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Turn right onto McCabe Road
144 m · 9 sec · McCabe Road
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Continue on State Road 52
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Road 52
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Turn left onto FL 589 Toll South: Suncoast Parkway
2558 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 524: Ridge Road, New Port Richey
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 524: Ridge Road, New Port Richey
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Decubellis Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Decubellis Road
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Rowan Road
1 km · 1 min · Rowan Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2707 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Nebraska Avenue
729 ft · 15 sec · Nebraska Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
2226 ft · 50 sec · Grand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue
34 m · 5 sec · Tennessee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Leo and New Port Richey.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Road 52
Continue on State Road 52
15.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Saint Leo and Partly Sunny near New Port Richey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Leo to New Port Richey?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Saint Leo and 17 miles from New Port Richey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Leo and Partly Sunny near New Port Richey.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills
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 Shady Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Leo and New Port Richey. Straight-line distance: 28.76 mi (46.29 km).
#1 Saint Leo
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 28.3372300, -82.2584200 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Port Richey
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,033 |
| Coordinates | 28.2441800, -82.7192700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tennessee Avenue (-82.719271, 28.244054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 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 40m |
| 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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
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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