How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Bloomingdale, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Bloomingdale, FL is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Bloomingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Bloomingdale.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
8.1 mi · 11 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
15.2 mi · 19 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall
1550 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
1758 ft · 36 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on West Lumsden Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Lumsden Road
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Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lumsden Road
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Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
1168 ft · 24 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Bloomingdale.
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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Bloomingdale?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from St. Petersburg and 19 miles from Bloomingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bloomingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Bloomingdale. Straight-line distance: 28.13 mi (45.27 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 Bloomingdale
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 22,711 |
| Coordinates | 27.8936400, -82.2403700 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bloomingdale (-82.24037, 27.89364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
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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