How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palmetto, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palmetto, FL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palmetto.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2009 ft · 34 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight onto U.S. Business 41
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Business 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valencia Drive
44 m · 3 sec · Valencia Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Valencia Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive
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Continue on 8th Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 11th Street West
95 m · 16 sec · 11th Street West
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue West
97 m · 16 sec · 7th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 10th Street West
37 m · 5 sec · 10th Street West
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Palmetto.
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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 10.8 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.67 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 Palmetto
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 27.5214300, -82.5723200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-82.57232, 27.52143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
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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