How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Pinecrest, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Pinecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Pinecrest.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
8.1 mi · 11 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
15.2 mi · 19 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall
1550 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
1758 ft · 36 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on West Lumsden Road
2 mi · 4 min · West Lumsden Road
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Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lumsden Road
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Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn right onto South County Road 39
39 m · 3 sec · South County Road 39
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 39
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Pinecrest.
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.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
15.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pinecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Pinecrest?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 22.4 miles from Pinecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pinecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 33.07 mi (53.22 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 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinecrest (-82.14564, 27.85003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
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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