How far is Inwood, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Inwood, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Avenue M Northwest
918 ft · 45 sec · Avenue M Northwest
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Turn left onto 34th Street Northwest
2716 ft · 1 min · 34th Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue G Northwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Avenue G Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Recker Highway
1467 ft · 28 sec · Recker Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Thornhill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Thornhill Road
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Turn right onto Winter Lake Road
101 m · 5 sec · Winter Lake Road
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Continue on Winter Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winter Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Polk Parkway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 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 Inwood 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 4 West
Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Inwood 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 Inwood to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Inwood and 35.6 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.59 one way or $19.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Inwood and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Seffner
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 Seffner.
Union Station
Lakeland
Lakeland
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 58.77 mi (94.58 km).
#1 Inwood
Inwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0369700, -81.7650800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.83 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
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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