How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Cortez, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Cortez, FL is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 49m.
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.
City in Manatee County, 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 Cortez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Cortez.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
7.7 mi · 15 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cortez Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Cortez.
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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Cortez?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 16.5 miles from Cortez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
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 Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Cortez. Straight-line distance: 20.85 mi (33.55 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 Cortez
Cortez is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4692100, -82.6862100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortez (-82.68621, 27.46921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.82 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
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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