How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Cedar Grove, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Cedar Grove, FL is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Cedar Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Cedar Grove.
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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
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
38.6 mi · 50 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloxham Cutoff Road
30.8 mi · 42 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Bluff Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road
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Continue on Blountstown Highway
49.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Blountstown Highway
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Cedar Grove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Young Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Cedar Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Cedar Grove?
The road trip is about 348.8 miles (561.3 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 174.3 miles from Cedar Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.06 one way or $102.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Cedar Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Cedar Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Cross City
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 Cross City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 243.31 mi (391.57 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 Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1710300, -85.6252000 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Grove (-85.6252, 30.17103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $51.06 | $102.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $56.58 | $113.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $60.27 | $120.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $53.55 | $107.10 |
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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