How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Fuller Heights, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Fuller Heights, FL is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.18 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.7 mi
68.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.7 mi
Kilometers
68.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.18 mi
Kilometers
83.97 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fuller Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 PM EST
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-11-07T20:32
Arrive Fuller Heights
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tampa
FL

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

From St. Petersburg
26 mi
00h 36m
To Fuller Heights
26.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Fuller Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Fuller Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 694: Pinellas Park

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores

    76 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Gandy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street

    938 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 78th Street

    1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    83 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Adamo Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard

    18.9 mi · 26 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    531 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bailey Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Bailey Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Highway 60

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Highway 60

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Hwy 60

    48 m · 7 sec · Old Hwy 60

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 60

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Fuller Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Brandon Boulevard
20.2 mi · 39%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 25%
Gandy Boulevard
8.08 mi · 15%
I 275 North
5 mi · 10%
Adamo Drive
2.45 mi · 5%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Brandon Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard

18.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tampa
00h 36m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Fuller Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from St. Petersburg and 26.1 miles from Fuller Heights.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Fuller Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Tampa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tampa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

25 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Fuller Heights. Straight-line distance: 42.7 mi (68.72 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fuller Heights

Fuller Heights is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.9091900, -81.9981400
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Fuller Heights (-81.99814, 27.90919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.11
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $7.06 $14.11
Mid-grade $4.32 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.66 $8.58 $17.16
Diesel $5.92 $10.90 $21.80

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Fuller Heights. The current time is 20:32:05.

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.