How far is St. Petersburg, FL from High Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to High Springs, FL is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and High Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and High Springs.
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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
124.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs
1040 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Northeast 1st Avenue
2975 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and High Springs.
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
125 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to High Springs?
The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Panasoffkee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 84.9 miles from High Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Panasoffkee
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 Panasoffkee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and High Springs. Straight-line distance: 142.14 mi (228.76 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 High Springs
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,280 |
| Coordinates | 29.8269100, -82.5967800 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Springs (-82.59678, 29.82691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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