How far is Pasadena Hills, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Pasadena Hills, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.6 mi
01h 09m
Flight
44.8 mi
72.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.8 mi
Kilometers
72.1 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.6 mi
Kilometers
87.87 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Return by in Pasadena Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pasadena Hills
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pasadena Hills
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
Lake Magdalene
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Pasadena Hills
28.5 mi
00h 34m
To St. Petersburg
26.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pasadena Hills and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Cullen Smith Road

    1454 ft · 2 min · Cullen Smith Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairview Heights Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Fairview Heights Road

  3. 3

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Handcart Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eiland Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Eiland Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2177 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    37.6 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pasadena Hills and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
37.6 mi · 69%
Wesley Chapel Boulevard
11.9 mi · 22%
Eiland Boulevard
1.85 mi · 3%
Handcart Road
1.84 mi · 3%
Fairview Heights Road
1.53 mi · 3%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

37.6 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Magdalene
00h 34m from Pasadena Hills
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pasadena Hills and Isolated 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 Pasadena Hills to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Lake Magdalene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Pasadena Hills and 26.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pasadena Hills and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Magdalene

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Magdalene, 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 Lake Magdalene.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

33 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pasadena Hills and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 44.8 mi (72.1 km).

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#1 Pasadena Hills

This Pasco County community is situated in a a suburban area of west-central Florida.

Population0
Coordinates28.2800100, -82.2243800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cullen Smith Road (-82.220909, 28.277703)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.68 $9.03 $18.07
Premium $5.01 $9.67 $19.34
Diesel $6.07 $11.72 $23.43

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pasadena Hills and St. Petersburg. The current time is 15:31:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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