How far is Carver Ranches, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Carver Ranches, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 249 miles (400.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
249 mi
03h 47m
Flight
196.61 mi
316.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.61 mi
Kilometers
316.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249 mi
Kilometers
400.72 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Carver Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carver Ranches
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carver Ranches
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Carver Ranches
124.6 mi
01h 53m
To St. Petersburg
124.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
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 Carver Ranches and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carver Ranches and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 24th Street

    869 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 52nd Avenue

    2350 ft · 1 min · Southwest 52nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pembroke Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South State Road 7

    1 mi · 2 min · South State Road 7

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1817 ft · 59 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando

    707 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  14. 14

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
218 mi · 88%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike
4.87 mi · 2%
South State Road 7
1.01 mi
Pembroke Road
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
196.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 53m from Carver Ranches
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Carver Ranches 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 Carver Ranches to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Carver Ranches and 124.3 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carver Ranches and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 196.61 mi (316.41 km).

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#1 Carver Ranches

Census designated place

Population4,406
Coordinates25.9884200, -80.1922700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 24th Street (-80.192283, 25.988869)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.26 L · about $36.46
Round trip
$72.92
17.58 gal · 66.52 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.46 $72.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.40 $80.80
Premium $4.90 $43.04 $86.07
Diesel $4.35 $38.24 $76.47

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 Carver Ranches and St. Petersburg. The current time is 04:28:58.

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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.