How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Citrus Hills, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Citrus Hills, FL is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
95.58 mi
01h 59m
Flight
78.65 mi
126.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.65 mi
Kilometers
126.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.58 mi
Kilometers
153.82 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-18T01:35
Arrive Citrus Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Shady Hills
FL

Census designated place

From St. Petersburg
47.9 mi
00h 59m
To Citrus Hills
47.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Citrus Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Citrus Hills.

  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

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Kensington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Kensington Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Reehill Street

    2226 ft · 1 min · East Reehill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Glassboro Court

    1695 ft · 1 min · East Glassboro Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Glassboro Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Citrus Hills.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 57%
I 275 North
15.5 mi · 16%
Veterans Expressway
10.1 mi · 11%
Gulf to Lake Highway
5.84 mi · 6%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.23 mi · 3%
South Kensington Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

54.2 mi · 00h 59m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shady Hills
00h 59m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Citrus Hills?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 47.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 47.7 miles from Citrus Hills.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Citrus Hills.

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 St. Petersburg and Citrus Hills. Straight-line distance: 78.65 mi (126.58 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Citrus Hills

#2 Citrus Hills

Census designated place

Population7,470
Coordinates28.8883100, -82.4326000
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Citrus Hills (-82.4326, 28.88831)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.98 $27.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.49 $30.98
Premium $4.90 $16.50 $33.00
Diesel $4.35 $14.66 $29.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Citrus Hills. The current time is 01:35:52.

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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.