How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Plantation, FL is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 13m.
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.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Plantation.
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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
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Indian Hills Boulevard
2440 ft · 1 min · Indian Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Venice East Boulevard
2933 ft · 1 min · Venice East Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake of the Woods Drive
2414 ft · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Plantation.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Clear near Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Plantation?
The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Samoset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 30.1 miles from Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.09 one way or $16.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Clear near Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Samoset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Samoset.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 52.06 mi (83.79 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 Plantation
Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.0681100, -82.3728700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantation (-82.37287, 27.06811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $3.82 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
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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