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

The driving distance from Boyette, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.31 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.75 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Boyette
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyette
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyette
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
Ruskin
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Boyette
24.7 mi
00h 28m
To St. Petersburg
23.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hobson Simmons Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Hobson Simmons Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boyette Road

    2870 ft · 1 min · Boyette Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Boyette Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Boyette Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Boyette Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boyette Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rhodine Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Rhodine Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Big Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Big Bend Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Big Bend Road

    2886 ft · 57 sec · Big Bend Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward South I 75: Naples

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
17.4 mi · 36%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 30%
I 275 North
5.72 mi · 12%
Rhodine Road
5.38 mi · 11%
Boyette Road
1.69 mi · 3%
Big Bend Road
1.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South I 75

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruskin
00h 28m from Boyette
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Boyette and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Boyette and 23.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boyette and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Ruskin

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

26 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyette and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Boyette

#1 Boyette

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population6,518
Coordinates27.8175300, -82.2225900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Hobson Simmons Road (-82.222626, 27.817535)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.81 $15.63
Premium $4.90 $8.32 $16.65
Diesel $4.35 $7.40 $14.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyette and St. Petersburg. The current time is 02:46:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.