How far is Pinecrest, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinecrest and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest and St. Petersburg.
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Start on South County Road 39
39 m · 10 sec · South County Road 39
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Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lumsden Road
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
2293 ft · 53 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 16 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1787 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 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 Pinecrest 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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pinecrest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinecrest to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 22.7 miles from Pinecrest and 33.6 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 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pinecrest and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 33.07 mi (53.22 km).
#1 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
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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