How far is St. Petersburg, FL from The Villages, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to The Villages, FL is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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.
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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 02h 14m.
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.
City in Pasco County, Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and The Villages.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and The Villages.
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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
52.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
40 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1346 ft · 36 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
692 ft · 14 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1711 ft · 34 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1995 ft · 40 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2431 ft · 48 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
65 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
2436 ft · 49 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
61 m · 4 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morse Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and The Villages.
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
52.9 mi · 00h 57m
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 leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Villages.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to The Villages?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 53.7 miles from The Villages.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near The Villages.
Stop Ideas Near San Antonio
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 San Antonio.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and The Villages. Straight-line distance: 91.5 mi (147.26 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 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Villages (-81.95994, 28.93408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.46 | $34.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.60 | $37.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
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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