How far is Keystone, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Keystone, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.33 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.84 mi
43.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.84 mi
Kilometers
43.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.69 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Keystone
Tue, May 5, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keystone
2026-05-05T08:02
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, May 5, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keystone
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Safety Harbor
FL

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

From Keystone
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To St. Petersburg
22.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keystone and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Blue Tick Road

    1234 ft · 60 sec · Blue Tick Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brooker Creek Drive

    1302 ft · 57 sec · Brooker Creek Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Tyler Run Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyler Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tarpon Springs Road

    1 km · 1 min · Tarpon Springs Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Keystone Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Keystone Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lake Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · East Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on McMullen Booth Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on 49th Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · 49th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    767 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  14. 14

    Continue on 34th Street North

    4.1 mi · 8 min · 34th Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keystone 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McMullen Booth Road
6.46 mi · 17%
East Lake Road
6.38 mi · 17%
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
4.23 mi · 11%
34th Street North
4.07 mi · 11%
49th Street
3.38 mi · 9%
Keystone Road
2.84 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

McMullen Booth Road

Continue on McMullen Booth Road

6.46 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Safety Harbor
00h 25m from Keystone
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Keystone 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 Keystone to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Keystone and 22.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Keystone and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Safety Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.3 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

60 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keystone and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 km).

Keystone

#1 Keystone

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,039
Coordinates28.1558500, -82.6212100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Tick Road (-82.624765, 28.154799)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.20 $12.41
Premium $4.90 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.35 $5.87 $11.75

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Keystone and St. Petersburg. The current time is 08:02:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.