How far is Saint Leo, FL from Port Richey, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Leo, FL to Port Richey, FL is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.47 mi
00h 50m
Flight
28.42 mi
45.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.47 mi
Kilometers
52.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Richey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Leo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Leo
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Port Richey
Thu, Apr 23, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Leo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Shady Hills
FL

Census designated place

From Saint Leo
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Port Richey
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Leo and Port Richey.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Leo and Port Richey.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    64 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    85 m · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old State Road 52

    1.3 km · 1 min · Old State Road 52

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old State Road 52

    56 m · 5 sec · Old State Road 52

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McCabe Road

    144 m · 9 sec · McCabe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Road 52

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Road 52

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 19

    4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 19

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    529 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1746 ft · 53 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    65 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Leo and Port Richey.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 52
24.6 mi · 76%
US Highway 19
4.08 mi · 13%
Old State Road 52
3.17 mi · 10%
Washington Street
0.33 mi · 1%
McCabe Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 52

Continue on State Road 52

24.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Hills
00h 25m from Saint Leo
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Leo and Mostly Sunny near 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 Port Richey?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 16.2 miles from Saint Leo and 16.2 miles from Port Richey.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Leo and Mostly Sunny near Port Richey.

Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shady Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shady Hills.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

65 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

71 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Leo and Port Richey. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.73 km).

Saint Leo

#1 Saint Leo

Town of the United States

Population1,372
Coordinates28.3372300, -82.2584200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Port Richey

#2 Port Richey

City in Pasco County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,041
Coordinates28.2716800, -82.7195500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.258014, 28.3372)
End: (-82.719415, 28.271681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.57
Premium $4.90 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $4.35 $5.00 $10.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Leo and Port Richey. The current time is 07:02:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.