Origin
Port Richey, FL
Morning in Port Richey on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Richey, FL to Saint Leo, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Richey, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Saint Leo, FL
Jo Kassis
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Port Richey to Saint Leo, you can expect a manageable 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 52 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via State Road 52, US Highway 19, and Old State Road 52 to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this route is an incredibly affordable way to traverse this part of Florida. The drive is straightforward and efficient, making it an ideal choice if you need to travel between these two points without spending hours behind the wheel. Given the short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day exactly how you want it.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 52 | 24.7 mi | 37m |
| US Highway 19 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Old State Road 52 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Road 52
— 24.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Richey, FL and Saint Leo, FL.
1
Start on this road
214 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Merge onto US 19
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 19
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto FL 52
25 mi
·
37 min
·
State Road 52
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn slight left
337 ft
·
14 sec
6
Continue on CR 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old State Road 52
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 52
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old State Road 52
8
Continue on CR 52
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 52
9
Turn left
307 ft
·
23 sec
10
Enter roundabout
240 ft
·
19 sec
11
Continue
209 ft
·
16 sec
12
Turn right
279 ft
·
20 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from 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
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FL 52 / State Road 52
Turn right onto FL 52 / State Road 52
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
CR 52 / Old State Road 52
Enter roundabout onto CR 52 / Old State Road 52
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
32.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Saint Leo, FL
Morning in Saint Leo on Sunday
Local time
9:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition between these two Florida locations. While the route includes about 12 miles of highway travel, the experience is largely defined by its local road character rather than a high-speed interstate grind. You will spend the bulk of your time on the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 24.7 miles along State Road 52. Because the road changes in nature as you move away from the coast, you should remain attentive to shifting traffic patterns. The drive offers a blend of road types that keeps the experience engaging without becoming overly monotonous or taxing.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on State Road 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 19 / US Highway 19.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 52m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (FL 52 / State Road 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles (CR 52 / Old State Road 52): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in 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 52m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on State Road 52. 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: at 0.4 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (FL 52 / State Road 52): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles (CR 52 / Old State Road 52): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Leo, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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