How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Mulberry, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Mulberry, FL is about 54.1 miles (87 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
54.04 mi
01h 15m
Flight
43.97 mi
70.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulberry
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Tue, May 5, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-05T05:33
Arrive Mulberry
Tue, May 5, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Progress Village
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
27 mi
00h 37m
To Mulberry
27 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Mulberry.

  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

    21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Canal Street

    2653 ft · 54 sec · Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Church Avenue

    58 m · 10 sec · South Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Brandon Boulevard
22.5 mi · 42%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 24%
Gandy Boulevard
8.08 mi · 15%
I 275 North
5 mi · 9%
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

21.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress Village
00h 37m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Mulberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Progress Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from St. Petersburg and 27 miles from Mulberry.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Mulberry.

Stop Ideas Near Progress Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Progress Village, 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 Progress Village.

RAIL

Union Station

10 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

32 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.77 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Mulberry

#2 Mulberry

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population4,274
Coordinates27.8953000, -81.9734200
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Mulberry (-81.97342, 27.8953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.22 L · about $7.92
Round trip
$15.85
3.82 gal · 14.44 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.92 $15.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.78 $17.56
Premium $4.90 $9.35 $18.70
Diesel $4.35 $8.31 $16.62

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Mulberry. The current time is 05:33:07.

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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.