How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Ridge Manor, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Ridge Manor, FL is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
71.22 mi
01h 27m
Flight
59.6 mi
95.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.6 mi
Kilometers
95.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.22 mi
Kilometers
114.61 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridge Manor
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Tue, May 12, 10:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Ridge Manor
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Lutz
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
35.7 mi
00h 43m
To Ridge Manor
35.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Ridge Manor.

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Treiman Boulevard

    17 m · 1 sec · Treiman Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Treiman Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
63.9 mi · 90%
Cortez Boulevard
4.45 mi · 6%
US 98
1.21 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 2%
34th Street South
0.44 mi · 1%
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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lutz
00h 43m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridge Manor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lutz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 35.5 miles from Ridge Manor.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 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 Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridge Manor.

Stop Ideas Near Lutz

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

36 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

41 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Ridge Manor. Straight-line distance: 59.6 mi (95.91 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Ridge Manor

#2 Ridge Manor

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,513
Coordinates28.5075000, -82.1703600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Ridge Manor (-82.17036, 28.5075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.54 $23.07
Premium $4.90 $12.29 $24.58
Diesel $4.35 $10.92 $21.84

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Ridge Manor. The current time is 19:19:43.

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.