Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Dade City, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Dade City, FL
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Trip Overview
St. Petersburg to Dade City is 60.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via I-275 and I-75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Florida, moving from the Tampa Bay area inland. Most of the drive is on major interstate highways, making it a quick transit between the two locations. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 37.7 mi | 46m |
| I 75 | 11 mi | 11m |
| Old State Road 52 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| State Road 52 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 21st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| CR 52 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 37.7 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Dade City, FL.
1
Start on US 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street South
2
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 275 North
4
Merge onto I 275
38 mi
·
46 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 75
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 285
Toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
211 ft
·
6 sec
Toward FL 52 East
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto FL 52
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 52
9
Turn slight left
337 ft
·
14 sec
10
Continue on CR 52
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old State Road 52
11
Enter roundabout onto CR 52
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old State Road 52
12
Continue on CR 52
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Old State Road 52
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on CR 52
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
21st Street
14
Turn slight right onto CR 52
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 52
15
Turn left onto 14th Street
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
14th Street
16
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from St. Petersburg, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 54.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
39.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 285
Toward FL 52: Dade City, San Antonio
7
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 52 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 52 East
5
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
CR 52 / Old State Road 52
Enter roundabout onto CR 52 / Old State Road 52
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Dade City, FL
Morning in Dade City on Tuesday
Local time
7:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°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
4 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
1h 18m 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?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 82% of the trip on interstates. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-275, including a continuous stretch of 37.7 miles. Expect to transition from interstate cruising to surface roads, specifically Old State Road 52, as you approach Dade City. The high percentage of highway indicates frequent exits and merges as you navigate the Tampa Bay metropolitan area before heading north.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and I 75. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 275.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Dade City, FL, road signs begin pointing toward San Antonio along the way.
San Antonio
50.7 mi in
|
~1h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in St. Petersburg, FL
Full guide →Saint Petersburg sits at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida, and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa. The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, and museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on I 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dade City, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Dade City, 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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