How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Manasota Key, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.08 mi
01h 29m
Flight
61.78 mi
99.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.08 mi
Kilometers
112.78 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manasota Key
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, May 29, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-29T13:37
Arrive Manasota Key
Fri, May 29, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EDT
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
The Meadows
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
35.1 mi
00h 45m
To Manasota Key
35 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
Manasota Key Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Rotonda West as the closest live forecast in the Charlotte County weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Manasota Key.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Manasota Key.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 31st Street South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Englewood Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Indiana Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South McCall Road

    2147 ft · 46 sec · South McCall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Beach Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    69 m · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Manasota Key.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
35.5 mi · 51%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 19%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 9%
Jacaranda Boulevard
5.13 mi · 7%
Englewood Road
4.08 mi · 6%
North Indiana Avenue
3.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

28 mi · 00h 30m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
The Meadows
00h 45m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

The Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 35 miles from Manasota Key.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.25 one way or $20.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.

Stop Ideas Near The Meadows

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around The Meadows, 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 The Meadows.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

7 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

14 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

57 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 61.78 mi (99.42 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Manasota Key

#2 Manasota Key

Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida

Population1,229
Coordinates26.9253400, -82.3520400
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
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 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.36 L · about $10.25
Round trip
$20.49
4.94 gal · 18.72 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.25 $20.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.35 $22.70
Premium $4.90 $12.09 $24.19
Diesel $4.35 $10.74 $21.49

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Manasota Key. The current time is 13:37:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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