How far is Saint James City, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Saint James City, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint James City and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James City and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Poinciana Avenue
95 m · 19 sec · Poinciana Avenue
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn right onto Oleander Street
2162 ft · 59 sec · Oleander Street
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Continue on Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road
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Turn right onto Pine Island Road Northwest
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road Northwest
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Continue on Southwest Pine Island Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Burnt Store Road South
2 mi · 3 min · Burnt Store Road South
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Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North
16 mi · 23 min · Burnt Store Road North
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Continue on Jones Loop Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road
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Take the exit left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 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 Saint James City and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Saint James City and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint James City to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Warm Mineral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Saint James City and 61 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.88 one way or $35.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint James City and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Warm Mineral Springs
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 Warm Mineral Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint James City and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 95.42 mi (153.56 km).
#1 Saint James City
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 3,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.4975800, -82.0784300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.88 | $35.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.10 | $42.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.75 | $37.50 |
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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