How far is Gibsonton, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Gibsonton, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibsonton and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibsonton and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Tamiami Trail
10 m · 6 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on South 50th Street
2 mi · 3 min · South 50th Street
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on South 22nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · South 22nd Street
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Continue on South 20th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 20th Street
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Continue on North 22nd Street
944 ft · 23 sec · North 22nd Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Saint Petersburg
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1787 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibsonton and St. Petersburg.
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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.05 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gibsonton 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 Gibsonton to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Gibsonton and 28.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gibsonton and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibsonton and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 19.01 mi (30.6 km).
#1 Gibsonton
Census designated place
| Population | 14,234 |
| Coordinates | 27.8536400, -82.3825900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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