How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Yalaha, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Yalaha, FL is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 16m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.
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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
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 475: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
1087 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
1756 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn right onto McNeill Drive
526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Yalaha Road
1296 ft · 57 sec · Yalaha Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yalaha Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Yalaha.
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
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yalaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Yalaha?
The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 52.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 52.4 miles from Yalaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Yalaha.
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 Yalaha. Straight-line distance: 85.31 mi (137.3 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 Yalaha
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
| Population | 1,364 |
| Coordinates | 28.7386000, -81.8086900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yalaha (-81.80869, 28.7386)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.16 | $36.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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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