How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Keystone Heights, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Keystone Heights, FL is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Sumter County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Keystone Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Keystone Heights.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
20.5 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Walker Drive
34 m · 3 sec · Walker Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walker Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Keystone Heights.
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
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Keystone Heights?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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 83 miles from St. Petersburg and 82.6 miles from Keystone Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.
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 Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 144.66 mi (232.8 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 Keystone Heights
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 29.7860800, -82.0314900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone Heights (-82.03149, 29.78608)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
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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