How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Ridgecrest, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Ridgecrest, FL is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Ridgecrest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Ridgecrest.
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Start on 34th Street South
4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 688: Tampa, Ulmerton Road
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
854 ft · 16 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Turn straight
130 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn right onto 121st Street
1005 ft · 41 sec · 121st Street
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Continue on 120th Lane
135 m · 19 sec · 120th Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 120th Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Ridgecrest.
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.
Ulmerton Road
Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
5.1 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Ridgecrest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Ridgecrest?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Pinellas Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 7.3 miles from Ridgecrest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Ridgecrest.
Stop Ideas Near Pinellas Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinellas Park.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Ridgecrest. Straight-line distance: 11.66 mi (18.76 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 Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8975000, -82.8052900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgecrest (-82.80529, 27.8975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.83 | $1.99 | $3.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.25 | $4.49 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
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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