Origin
New Port Richey, FL
Morning in New Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Port Richey, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Port Richey, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.2-mile drive from New Port Richey to St. Petersburg, Florida, should take about 53 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing US Highway 19 and US Highway 19 North, this route is a quick and easy option for a day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical choice for a short journey. The highway-focused profile means you'll be on faster roads for most of the way. Given its brevity, no overnight stops are necessary, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 19 | 24.5 mi | 35m |
| US Highway 19 North | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| 34th Street North | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Grand Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Marine Parkway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tennessee Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 19
— 24.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Tennessee Avenue
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tennessee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway
4
Turn left onto US 19
25 mi
·
35 min
·
US Highway 19
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
34th Street North
7
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
8
Arrive at destination
US 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from New Port Richey, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grand Boulevard
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marine Parkway
Turn right onto Marine Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19
Turn left onto US 19 / US Highway 19
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.89 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 86% of this 34.2-mile trip. The main arteries are US Highway 19 and US Highway 19 North, which will keep you moving efficiently. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.5 miles on US Highway 19, allowing for a consistent pace. While the profile is predominantly highway, segments on 34th Street North may offer a slight shift in character as you approach your destination. This drive is designed for straightforward transit rather than winding scenic exploration.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 mi on US Highway 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 19 and US Highway 19 North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grand Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Marine Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Port Richey, FL
Full guide →New Port Richey, otherwise known as NPR, or New Port, is a city founded in 1924 that is full of restaurants, stores, and activities, in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 miles on US Highway 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (Marine Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St. Petersburg, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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