How far is Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeki Wachee Gardens and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Tuscawilla Drive
26 m · 4 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
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Continue on Tuscawilla Drive
1079 ft · 47 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
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Continue on Westwind Street
2000 ft · 2 min · Westwind Street
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Turn left onto Alpaca Drive
113 m · 19 sec · Alpaca Drive
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Turn right onto Shoal Line Boulevard
5.5 mi · 13 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn slight left
69 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard
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Continue on Osowaw Boulevard
1327 ft · 40 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Commercial Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on US Highway 19
40 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US Highway 19
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
4.1 mi · 8 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens 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.
US Highway 19
Continue on US Highway 19
40 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Weeki Wachee Gardens and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weeki Wachee Gardens to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Holiday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Weeki Wachee Gardens and 45.5 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeki Wachee Gardens and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Holiday
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weeki Wachee Gardens and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 52.79 mi (84.95 km).
#1 Weeki Wachee Gardens
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 28.5336100, -82.6295400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.13 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
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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