How far is South Patrick Shores, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from South Patrick Shores, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163 mi
02h 45m
Flight
129.75 mi
208.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.75 mi
Kilometers
208.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163 mi
Kilometers
262.33 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in South Patrick Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Patrick Shores
2026-04-18T20:44
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Patrick Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From South Patrick Shores
81.4 mi
01h 22m
To St. Petersburg
81.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Patrick Shores and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Patrick Shores and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Lucia Court

    851 ft · 38 sec · Saint Lucia Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jolly Roger Drive

    758 ft · 38 sec · Jolly Roger Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Court

    51 m · 15 sec · Saint Georges Court

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Patrick Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Patrick Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pineda Causeway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Pineda Causeway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.7 mi · 28 min · Beachline Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  18. 18

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  23. 23

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Patrick Shores and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
68.8 mi · 42%
Beachline Expressway
25.7 mi · 16%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 13%
Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 11%
I 95 North
16.5 mi · 10%
Pineda Causeway
6.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

60.6 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 22m from South Patrick Shores
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Patrick Shores 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 South Patrick Shores to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from South Patrick Shores and 81.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Patrick Shores and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Patrick Shores and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.81 km).

South Patrick Shores

#1 South Patrick Shores

City in United States of America

Population5,875
Coordinates28.2022300, -80.6095000
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Lucia Court (-80.609503, 28.202511)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.77 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.70
11.5 gal · 43.54 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.85 $47.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.43 $52.85
Premium $4.90 $28.15 $56.30
Diesel $4.35 $25.01 $50.03

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Patrick Shores and St. Petersburg. The current time is 20:44:36.

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.