How far is Gretna, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Gretna, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 2nd Street
99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
802 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pat Thomas Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Pat Thomas Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
15.4 mi · 18 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 Gretna and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida Georgia Parkway
Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gretna 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 Gretna to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 294.2 miles (473.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Gretna and 147.8 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gretna and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 230.09 mi (370.29 km).
#1 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $43.06 | $86.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.71 | $95.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.15 | $90.31 |
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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