How far is Hendry County, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Hendry County, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendry County and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendry County and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Sam Jones Trail
3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail
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Continue on South Devil's Garden Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Devil's Garden Road
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Continue on Sam Jones Trail
6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left
43.5 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 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 Hendry County 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hendry County and 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 Hendry County to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Hendry County and 86.1 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hendry County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendry County and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 125.42 mi (201.84 km).
#1 Hendry County
County in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 42,813 |
| Coordinates | 26.5534900, -81.1659000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.72 | $49.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.39 | $54.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.18 | $58.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
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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