How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Riverview, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Riverview, FL is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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 Riverview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Riverview.
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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
14.4 mi · 18 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Balm Riverview Road
729 ft · 20 sec · Balm Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Park Drive
70 m · 9 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right
57 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
919 ft · 26 sec · Balm Riverview Road
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Turn right
44 m · 3 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 Riverview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
14.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny near Riverview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Riverview?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 17.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 17.5 miles from Riverview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Riverview.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Riverview. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.28 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 Riverview
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 71,050 |
| Coordinates | 27.8661400, -82.3264800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverview (-82.32648, 27.86614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
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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