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

The driving distance from Gibsonia, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.95 mi
01h 05m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.95 mi
Kilometers
93.26 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Gibsonia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibsonia
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibsonia
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
Temple Terrace
FL

City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

From Gibsonia
29 mi
00h 32m
To St. Petersburg
29 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 98 North

    688 ft · 12 sec · US Highway 98 North

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    152 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 98 North

    2.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 98 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibsonia 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 98 North
34.1 mi · 59%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 37%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 2%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
FL 595
0.27 mi
34th Street South
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 98 North

Merge slight left

31 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple Terrace
00h 32m from Gibsonia
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Gibsonia and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Gibsonia and 29 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Gibsonia and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

36 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

42 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibsonia and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 km).

Gibsonia

#1 Gibsonia

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population4,571
Coordinates28.1147400, -81.9736900
Altitude52
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 98 (-81.973661, 28.11474)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.92
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.46 $16.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.75
Premium $4.90 $9.99 $19.98
Diesel $4.35 $8.87 $17.75

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 Gibsonia and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:13:28.

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.