How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Ruskin, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Ruskin, FL is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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 41m.
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
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City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Ruskin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Ruskin.
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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
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1583 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
12.8 mi · 17 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Shell Point Road East
63 m · 11 sec · Shell Point Road East
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Turn left
16 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 Ruskin.
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.
Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
12.8 mi · 00h 17m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ruskin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Ruskin?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 16.1 miles from Ruskin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ruskin.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
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 Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Ruskin. Straight-line distance: 15.44 mi (24.85 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 Ruskin
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 17,208 |
| Coordinates | 27.7208600, -82.4331500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ruskin (-82.43315, 27.72086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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