How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Arcadia, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Arcadia, FL is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 01h 37m.
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 Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Arcadia.
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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
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 70
2098 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
111 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Road 70
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70
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Continue straight
1081 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
29 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto South Volusia Avenue
820 ft · 41 sec · South Volusia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hickory Street
97 m · 8 sec · East Hickory Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Hickory Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Arcadia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Road 70
Continue straight
29 mi · 00h 40m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
The Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 36.7 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near The Meadows
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 The Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 63.26 mi (101.8 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 Arcadia
City in Florida
| Population | 8,442 |
| Coordinates | 27.2158800, -81.8584200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcadia (-81.85842, 27.21588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.27 | $22.53 |
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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