How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Fort Meade, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Fort Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Fort Meade.
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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
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sun City Center Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 674
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At the end of the road, turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Seminole Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · North Seminole Avenue
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Turn right onto Langford Street Northwest
86 m · 18 sec · Langford Street Northwest
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Turn left onto North Albritton Avenue
29 m · 6 sec · North Albritton Avenue
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Turn right
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Charleston Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Fort Meade.
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.
State Highway 674
Continue on State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Fort Meade?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Sun City Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 35.4 miles from Fort Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City Center
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 Sun City Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 53.67 mi (86.37 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 Fort Meade
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,260 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -81.8017500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Meade (-81.80175, 27.75225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.88 | $21.75 |
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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