How far is Zephyrhills, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Zephyrhills, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
54.1 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.11 mi
70.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.11 mi
Kilometers
70.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.1 mi
Kilometers
87.07 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in Zephyrhills
Thu, Apr 30, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zephyrhills
2026-04-30T16:32
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zephyrhills
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
Tampa
FL

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

From Zephyrhills
25.6 mi
00h 31m
To St. Petersburg
28.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zephyrhills and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    37 m · 8 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    93 m · 18 sec · 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gall Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Gall Boulevard

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Gall Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto US 92 West: Tampa

    2975 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2626 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 40%
Gall Boulevard
20.7 mi · 38%
I 4 West
6.04 mi · 11%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 2%
US 92 West
0.56 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tampa
00h 31m from Zephyrhills
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Zephyrhills and 28.5 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Zephyrhills and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tampa

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

25 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zephyrhills and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 44.11 mi (70.99 km).

Zephyrhills

#1 Zephyrhills

City in Florida

Population17,019
Coordinates28.2336200, -82.1811900
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-82.181217, 28.233669)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.85
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.92 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.90 $9.35 $18.70
Diesel $4.35 $8.31 $16.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Zephyrhills and St. Petersburg. The current time is 16:32:09.

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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.