How far is Palmetto, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Street West
58 m · 9 sec · 10th Street West
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue West
1.2 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue West
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Continue on Valencia Drive
153 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward U.S. Business 41
36 m · 2 sec · U.S. Business 41
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Exit the roundabout onto U.S. Business 41
1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Business 41
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Merge slight left onto Tamiami Trail
1529 ft · 25 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1.2 mi · 2 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 Palmetto and St. Petersburg.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmetto 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 Palmetto to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Palmetto and 10.9 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmetto and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City Of Treasure Island
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City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.67 km).
#1 Palmetto
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 27.5214300, -82.5723200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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