How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Mascotte, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Mascotte, FL is about 91 miles (146.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
90.95 mi
01h 52m
Flight
73.78 mi
118.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.95 mi
Kilometers
146.37 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mascotte
Sat, May 30, 12:35 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-30T10:42
Arrive Mascotte
Sat, May 30, 12:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Wesley Chapel
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
45.5 mi
00h 56m
To Mascotte
45.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Mascotte.

  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

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 98 South, FL 50 East

    79 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard

    24.2 mi · 32 min · Cortez Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Myers Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
63.9 mi · 70%
Cortez Boulevard
24.2 mi · 27%
US 98
1.21 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
US 98 South
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
73.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wesley Chapel
00h 56m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Mascotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wesley Chapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 45.4 miles from Mascotte.

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

The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 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 Mostly Cloudy near Mascotte.

Stop Ideas Near Wesley Chapel

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel.

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

20 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Mascotte. Straight-line distance: 73.78 mi (118.73 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Mascotte

#2 Mascotte

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,826
Coordinates28.5783300, -81.8867500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Mascotte (-81.88675, 28.57833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.15 L · about $13.32
Round trip
$26.63
6.42 gal · 24.3 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.32 $26.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.75 $29.51
Premium $4.90 $15.72 $31.43
Diesel $4.35 $13.96 $27.93

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Mascotte. The current time is 10:42:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.