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

The driving distance from Ellenton, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.02 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.56 mi
31.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.56 mi
Kilometers
31.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.02 mi
Kilometers
41.88 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM EDT
Return by in Ellenton
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellenton
2026-05-12T18:07
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, May 12, 6:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellenton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tierra Verde
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From Ellenton
11.8 mi
00h 14m
To St. Petersburg
14.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 301

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 301

  3. 3

    Continue on 10th Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Street East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1129 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenton 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 55%
Tamiami Trail
3.26 mi · 13%
US Highway 301
1.27 mi · 5%
10th Street East
0.98 mi · 4%
31st Street South
0.71 mi · 3%
34th Street South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Verde
00h 14m from Ellenton
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellenton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Ellenton and 14.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellenton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tierra Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
134 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Parking lot
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Bradenton Public Works Warehouse

Bradenton , FL
705 13th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

34 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellenton and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 19.56 mi (31.48 km).

Ellenton

#1 Ellenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,275
Coordinates27.5217100, -82.5276000
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: US 301 (-82.527577, 27.521677)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.63
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.82 $7.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.90 $4.50 $9.01
Diesel $4.35 $4.00 $8.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellenton and St. Petersburg. The current time is 18:07:50.

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.