How far is Williston Highlands, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Williston Highlands, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.42 mi
02h 16m
Flight
108.78 mi
175.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.78 mi
Kilometers
175.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.42 mi
Kilometers
206.68 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Williston Highlands
Sat, Apr 18, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston Highlands
2026-04-18T00:03
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston Highlands
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
Brookridge
FL

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

From Williston Highlands
64.9 mi
01h 08m
To St. Petersburg
63.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williston Highlands and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williston Highlands and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 6th Street

    784 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 6th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue

    3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Levy Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.6 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    20.5 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  21. 21

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston Highlands and St. Petersburg.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 42%
East Levy Street
21.8 mi · 17%
I 275
15.4 mi · 12%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 5%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 4%
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

54.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookridge
01h 08m from Williston Highlands
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Williston Highlands and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williston Highlands to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 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?

Brookridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Williston Highlands and 63.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.79 one way or $37.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Williston Highlands and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Brookridge

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

37 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

56 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

67 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

69 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston Highlands and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 108.78 mi (175.06 km).

Williston Highlands

#1 Williston Highlands

Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida

Population2,275
Coordinates29.3405200, -82.5415000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 6th Street (-82.541407, 29.341001)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $18.79
Round trip
$37.58
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $18.79 $37.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.82 $41.64
Premium $4.90 $22.18 $44.36
Diesel $4.35 $19.71 $39.41

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williston Highlands and St. Petersburg. The current time is 00:03:29.

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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.