How far is Sewall's Point, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Sewall's Point, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.81 mi
03h 28m
Flight
156.87 mi
252.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.87 mi
Kilometers
252.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.81 mi
Kilometers
289.37 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Sewall's Point
Sun, May 3, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewall's Point
2026-05-03T02:52
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sewall's Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Babson Park
FL

Census designated place in Florida, USA

From Sewall's Point
97.2 mi
01h 44m
To St. Petersburg
82.6 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sewall's Point and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sewall's Point and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South River Road

    22 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heritage Way

    860 ft · 43 sec · Heritage Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sewalls Point Road

    898 ft · 41 sec · South Sewalls Point Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Sewall's Point Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Sewall's Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Indian River Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Indian River Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

    657 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

    53 m · 3 sec · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Federal Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on US Highway 1

    2998 ft · 1 min · US Highway 1

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    25.7 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  30. 30

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  33. 33

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sewall's Point 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 441
62.4 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
49.6 mi · 28%
I 4 West
26.7 mi · 15%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 12%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 5%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 441

Merge slight left

61.6 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
156.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Babson Park
01h 44m from Sewall's Point
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sewall's Point and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sewall's Point to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Sewall's Point and 82.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Sewall's Point and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Babson Park

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

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

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Winter Haven

28 mi away
1800 7th St SW
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Sebring

38 mi away
601 East Center St
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

48 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sewall's Point and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 156.87 mi (252.46 km).

Sewall's Point

#1 Sewall's Point

City in Martin County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates27.1994900, -80.2022700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South River Road (-80.201667, 27.199457)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.02 L · about $26.34
Round trip
$52.68
12.7 gal · 48.04 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.34 $52.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.18 $58.37
Premium $4.90 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $4.35 $27.62 $55.24

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sewall's Point and St. Petersburg. The current time is 02:52:32.

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