How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Bushnell, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Bushnell, FL is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.91 mi
01h 37m
Flight
70.75 mi
113.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.75 mi
Kilometers
113.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.91 mi
Kilometers
130.21 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bushnell
Sat, May 30, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-30T14:46
Arrive Bushnell
Sat, May 30, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
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
Pebble Creek
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
40.5 mi
00h 48m
To Bushnell
40.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Bushnell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Bushnell.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 48: Bushnell

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 48 East: Bushnell, Dade Battlefield

    36 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1339 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Noble Avenue

    23 m · 3 sec · West Noble Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Bushnell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
76.8 mi · 95%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi · 1%
FL 48
0.41 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.25 mi
FL 48 East
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pebble Creek
00h 48m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bushnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Bushnell?

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 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?

Pebble Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 40.4 miles from Bushnell.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 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 Bushnell.

Stop Ideas Near Pebble Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pebble Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pebble Creek.

RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

29 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

40 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

40 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Bushnell. Straight-line distance: 70.75 mi (113.86 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bushnell

Town in Florida, United States

Population3,229
Coordinates28.6649900, -82.1128600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Bushnell (-82.11286, 28.66499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.73
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.86 $23.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.14 $26.29
Premium $4.90 $14.00 $28.01
Diesel $4.35 $12.44 $24.88

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Bushnell. The current time is 14:46:04.

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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.