How far is The Villages, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from The Villages, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
3218 ft · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
67 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
854 ft · 17 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
11 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1878 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
57 m · 4 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1729 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3011 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 4 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 South Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2046 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
58 m · 11 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2119 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Villages and St. Petersburg.
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 75 South
Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving The Villages and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Villages to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 53.7 miles from The Villages and 56.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
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 18.4 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around The Villages and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
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 The Villages and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 91.5 mi (147.26 km).
#1 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $16.09 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
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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