How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Carrollwood.
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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
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 92: Dale Mabry Highway
2950 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Continue on North Dale Mabry Highway
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Carroll Way
3118 ft · 2 min · Lake Carroll Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
2062 ft · 1 min · Carrollwood Drive
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Continue on Carrollwood Drive
1178 ft · 40 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Carrollwood.
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.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 13.6 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gandy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 22.39 mi (36.04 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 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollwood (-82.49287, 28.05002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.83 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $4.15 | $8.29 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
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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