How far is Inverness, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Inverness, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inverness and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inverness and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Courthouse Square
81 m · 14 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
85 m · 10 sec · Courthouse Square
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Continue on Courthouse Square
91 m · 12 sec · Courthouse Square
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Turn right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2281 ft · 53 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 Inverness 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.
Suncoast Parkway
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inverness 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 Inverness to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Shady Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Inverness and 41.9 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Inverness and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Shady Hills
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 Inverness and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 76.58 mi (123.25 km).
#1 Inverness
County seat of Citrus County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,674 |
| Coordinates | 28.8358200, -82.3303700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
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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