How far is Kensington Park, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Kensington Park, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.71 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.55 mi
49.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Kensington Park
Tue, Jun 2, 11:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington Park
2026-06-02T22:10
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmetto
FL

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

From Kensington Park
18 mi
00h 24m
To St. Petersburg
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kensington Park and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kensington Park and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Jay Place

    571 ft · 30 sec · Jay Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prudence Drive

    2650 ft · 2 min · Prudence Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gocio Road

    1297 ft · 40 sec · Gocio Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Lockwood Ridge Road

    92 m · 6 sec · North Lockwood Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on North Lockwood Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Lockwood Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto University Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · University Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    12.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington Park and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 34%
University Parkway
3.08 mi · 7%
North Lockwood Ridge Road
1.76 mi · 4%
31st Street South
0.71 mi · 2%
Prudence Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

14.3 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 24m from Kensington Park
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Kensington Park and 23.7 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.10 one way or $12.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kensington Park and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

11 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

21 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

37 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington Park and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 30.55 mi (49.16 km).

Kensington Park

#1 Kensington Park

Place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population3,901
Coordinates27.3594900, -82.4964900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Jay Place (-82.496066, 27.359488)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $6.10
Round trip
$12.20
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.10 $12.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.76 $13.51
Premium $4.90 $7.20 $14.39
Diesel $4.35 $6.39 $12.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kensington Park and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:10:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.