How far is Sneads, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Sneads, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244 miles (392.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.3 mi
05h 11m
Flight
243.96 mi
392.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.96 mi
Kilometers
392.61 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.3 mi
Kilometers
500.99 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 10:47 PM EDT
Return by in Sneads
Tue, May 5, 2:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads
2026-05-04T16:35
Arrive St. Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads
9:00 PM CDT
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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Sneads
156.2 mi
02h 35m
To St. Petersburg
155.1 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sneads and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    88 m · 11 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gloster Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gloster Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Blueberry Drive

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Blueberry Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2028 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  27. 27

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sneads and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 47%
I 10 East
66.7 mi · 21%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 17%
I 275
15.4 mi · 5%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

66.4 mi · 01h 11m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
244 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
02h 35m from Sneads
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sneads 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 Sneads to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.2 miles from Sneads and 155.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 244 miles (392.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sneads and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sneads and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 243.96 mi (392.61 km).

Sneads

#1 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Street (-84.925622, 30.708005)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $45.55
Round trip
$91.09
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.55 $91.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.46 $100.93
Premium $4.90 $53.76 $107.52
Diesel $4.35 $47.76 $95.53

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sneads, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Sneads is 16:35:50, although it is 17:35:50 in St. Petersburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.