How far is Pebble Creek, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Pebble Creek, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.99 mi
00h 52m
Flight
33.09 mi
53.25 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pebble Creek.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.09 mi
Kilometers
53.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.99 mi
Kilometers
70.79 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pebble Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pebble Creek
2026-04-19T01:19
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pebble Creek
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
Tampa
FL

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

From Pebble Creek
22 mi
00h 26m
To St. Petersburg
22 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pebble Creek and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Pebble Creek Drive

    836 ft · 26 sec · Pebble Creek Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Regents Park Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Regents Park Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bruce B Downs Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2250 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pebble Creek 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 49%
I 4 West
8.23 mi · 19%
I 75 South
8.08 mi · 18%
Bruce B Downs Boulevard
1.84 mi · 4%
I 4
1.25 mi · 3%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Merge slight left

21.3 mi · 00h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tampa
00h 26m from Pebble Creek
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pebble Creek 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 Pebble Creek to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Pebble Creek and 22 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pebble Creek and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Tampa

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

25 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pebble Creek and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 33.09 mi (53.25 km).

Pebble Creek

#1 Pebble Creek

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population7,622
Coordinates28.1483500, -82.3456500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Pebble Creek Drive (-82.345614, 28.148512)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.90 $7.59 $15.18
Diesel $4.35 $6.74 $13.49

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pebble Creek and St. Petersburg. The current time is 01:19:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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