How far is South Venice, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
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 Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Venice and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Hudson Road
51 m · 13 sec · Hudson Road
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Turn left onto Sterling Road
152 m · 24 sec · Sterling Road
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Turn right onto Jamaica Road
1907 ft · 1 min · Jamaica Road
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Continue on West Seminole Drive
2247 ft · 2 min · West Seminole Drive
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1 mi · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 By-Pass
3 mi · 5 min · US 41 By-Pass
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Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail
2.8 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn slight right
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 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 South Venice 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.
Tamiami Trail
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
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 South Venice 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 Venice to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Samoset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from South Venice and 30.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Venice and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Samoset
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 Samoset.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 52 mi (83.69 km).
#1 South Venice
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 13,949 |
| Coordinates | 27.0531100, -82.4242600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.48 | $20.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
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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