How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Sugarmill Woods, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Sugarmill Woods, FL is about 79.5 miles (128 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
79.51 mi
01h 42m
Flight
67.25 mi
108.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.25 mi
Kilometers
108.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.51 mi
Kilometers
127.96 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugarmill Woods
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-06-02T10:09
Arrive Sugarmill Woods
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
39.8 mi
00h 51m
To Sugarmill Woods
39.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Sugarmill Woods.

  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

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    41.2 mi · 45 min · Suncoast Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Ponce De Leon Boulevard

    2684 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    113 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ponce de Leon Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ponce de Leon Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lone Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Lone Pine Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Village Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Village Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Cypress Boulevard East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cypress Boulevard East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Black Willow Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Black Willow Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Corkwood Boulevard

    77 m · 16 sec · Corkwood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Honeysuckle Drive

    155 m · 25 sec · Honeysuckle Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Honeysuckle Court South

    141 m · 23 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  24. 24

    Continue on Honeysuckle Court South

    52 m · 7 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Honeysuckle Court South

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
41.2 mi · 52%
I 275 North
15.5 mi · 20%
Veterans Expressway
10.1 mi · 13%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.23 mi · 4%
Ponce de Leon Boulevard
1.87 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
67.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 51m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Sugarmill Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (128 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 39.6 miles from Sugarmill Woods.

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

The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Sugarmill Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Sugarmill Woods. Straight-line distance: 67.25 mi (108.23 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Sugarmill Woods

#2 Sugarmill Woods

Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida

Population8,287
Coordinates28.7322100, -82.5062100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Sugarmill Woods (-82.50621, 28.73221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $11.66
Round trip
$23.31
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.66 $23.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.91 $25.83
Premium $4.90 $13.76 $27.52
Diesel $4.35 $12.22 $24.45

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Sugarmill Woods. The current time is 10:09:50.

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.