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

The estimated driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.49 mi
00h 37m · estimated
Flight
18.14 mi
29.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.19 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
24.49 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
39.41 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunedin
Fri, Apr 10, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, Apr 10, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-10T08:40
Arrive Dunedin
Fri, Apr 10, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Highpoint
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
9.1 mi
00h 18m
To Dunedin
15.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Highpoint
00h 18m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Dunedin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

South Highpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 15.4 miles from Dunedin.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Dunedin.

Stop Ideas Near South Highpoint

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Highpoint and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.3 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Highpoint.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

9 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

53 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

67 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.19 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Dunedin

#2 Dunedin

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population36,464
Coordinates28.0199000, -82.7732300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.27 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.13
1.72 gal · 6.54 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.57 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $4.90 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $4.35 $3.74 $7.48

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Dunedin. The current time is 08:40:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.