How far is Plant City, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Plant City, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plant City and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and St. Petersburg.
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Start on North Warnell Street
60 m · 11 sec · North Warnell Street
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Turn right onto East Baker Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Baker Street
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Continue on Baker Street
1909 ft · 40 sec · Baker Street
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Turn right onto Thonotosassa Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Thonotosassa Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Thonotosassa Road
1109 ft · 27 sec · Thonotosassa Road
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Take the ramp left
2263 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 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 Plant City 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plant City 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 Plant City to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 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 22.8 miles from Plant City and 24 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plant City and Partly Sunny 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.
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 38.5 mi (61.96 km).
#1 Plant City
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 39,744 |
| Coordinates | 28.0188800, -82.1146900 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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