How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palm Harbor, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palm Harbor, FL is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.84 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.84 mi
35.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.84 mi
Kilometers
35.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.84 mi
Kilometers
38.36 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Harbor
Sun, May 24, 10:42 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 24, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-24T22:03
Arrive Palm Harbor
Sun, May 24, 10:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
South Highpoint
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Palm Harbor
11.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Nebraska Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Nebraska Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Omaha Street

    117 m · 18 sec · Omaha Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Florida Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · Florida Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 50%
US 19 North
4.29 mi · 18%
34th Street South
4.02 mi · 17%
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.62 mi · 7%
Nebraska Avenue
1.53 mi · 6%
Enterprise Road
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 19 North

Continue on US Highway 19 North

9.08 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Highpoint
00h 19m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Highpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 11.9 miles from Palm Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near South Highpoint

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Highpoint and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.9 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Highpoint.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

9 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

53 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

67 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Palm Harbor

#2 Palm Harbor

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population57,439
Coordinates28.0780700, -82.7637100
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Palm Harbor (-82.76371, 28.07807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.72
Premium $4.90 $4.11 $8.23
Diesel $4.35 $3.65 $7.31

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor. The current time is 22:03:22.

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.