How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Dade City, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Dade City, FL is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Dade City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Dade City.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio
1846 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 52 East
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 52
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 52
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Turn slight left
103 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Old State Road 52
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old State Road 52
10 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 52
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Exit the roundabout onto Old State Road 52
4.4 mi · 7 min · Old State Road 52
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Continue on 21st Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 21st Street
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Turn slight right
2700 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 14th Street
16 m · 2 sec · 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Dade City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Dade City?
The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lake Magdalene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 30.1 miles from Dade City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Magdalene
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 Lake Magdalene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Dade City. Straight-line distance: 50.52 mi (81.3 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dade City
County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,338 |
| Coordinates | 28.3647200, -82.1959200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dade City (-82.19592, 28.36472)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.84 | $17.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
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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