How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Apollo Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
17.2 mi · 23 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach.
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
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
17.2 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Apollo Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Apollo Beach?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 18.8 miles from Apollo Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Apollo Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.61 mi (26.73 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apollo Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 14,055 |
| Coordinates | 27.7730800, -82.4075900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.79 | $11.57 |
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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