How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Keystone, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Keystone, FL is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay 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 Keystone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Keystone.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 611 North: 49th Street North
2073 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto 49th Street North
3 mi · 5 min · 49th Street North
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Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
4.1 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Lake Road
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Turn right onto Keystone Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Keystone Road
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Continue on Tarpon Springs Road
1 km · 1 min · Tarpon Springs Road
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Turn left onto Tyler Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Tyler Road
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Turn right onto Tyler Run Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tyler Run Avenue
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Continue on Brooker Creek Drive
1302 ft · 59 sec · Brooker Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Blue Tick Road
1234 ft · 54 sec · Blue Tick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Tick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Keystone.
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.
McMullen Booth Road
Continue on McMullen Booth Road
6.57 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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Keystone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Keystone?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 16 miles from Keystone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Keystone.
Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Keystone. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 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 Keystone
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 24,039 |
| Coordinates | 28.1558500, -82.6212100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keystone (-82.62121, 28.15585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.15 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.19 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.92 | $9.83 |
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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