How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Homosassa, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Homosassa, FL is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 50m.
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 Pasco County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Homosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Homosassa.
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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
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
41.2 mi · 45 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Ponce De Leon Boulevard
2684 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
113 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
5.2 mi · 7 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bradshaw Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · West Bradshaw Boulevard
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Turn straight onto West Yulee Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Yulee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Yulee Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · West Yulee Drive
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Continue on West Yulee Drive
55 m · 11 sec · West Yulee Drive
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Turn left onto West Woodland Place
35 m · 5 sec · West Woodland Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Woodland Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Homosassa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
41.2 mi · 00h 45m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Homosassa?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Land O' Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 43.4 miles from Homosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.73 one way or $25.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Land O' Lakes
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 Land O' Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Homosassa. Straight-line distance: 69.93 mi (112.54 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 Homosassa
Census designated place
| Population | 2,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.7813700, -82.6151000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homosassa (-82.6151, 28.78137)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.73 | $25.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.35 | $26.71 |
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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