How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Center Hill, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Center Hill, FL is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.16 mi
01h 51m
Flight
73.74 mi
118.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.74 mi
Kilometers
118.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.16 mi
Kilometers
143.49 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-15T16:32
Arrive Center Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
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
Wesley Chapel
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
44.6 mi
00h 55m
To Center Hill
44.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Center Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Center Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 48: Bushnell

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 48 East: Bushnell, Dade Battlefield

    36 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lawrence Street

    112 m · 8 sec · Lawrence Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lawrence Street

    954 ft · 32 sec · Lawrence Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Noble Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · East Noble Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Palm Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Center Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
76.8 mi · 86%
East Noble Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
FL 48
0.41 mi
Lawrence Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesley Chapel
00h 55m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Center Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Center Hill?

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Wesley Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 44.5 miles from Center Hill.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Center Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Wesley Chapel

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

20 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Center Hill. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.67 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Center Hill

#2 Center Hill

City in Florida, United States

Population1,533
Coordinates28.6499900, -81.9925800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Center Hill (-81.99258, 28.64999)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.13
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.07 $26.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.48 $28.95
Premium $4.90 $15.42 $30.84
Diesel $4.35 $13.70 $27.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Center Hill. The current time is 16:32:39.

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.