How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Hudson, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Hudson, FL is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Hudson.
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Start on 34th Street South
4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 North
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road
862 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 39 min
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Turn sharp left onto Hudson Avenue
88 m · 12 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Hudson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 19 North
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Hudson?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Palm Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 21.3 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Dunedin City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.02 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 Hudson
Hudson is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.3644500, -82.6934300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-82.69343, 28.36445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.84 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $6.53 | $13.06 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
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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