How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Safety Harbor, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Safety Harbor, FL is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor.
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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
2.3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 611 North: 49th Street North
2073 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto 49th Street North
3 mi · 5 min · 49th Street North
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Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
4.1 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Safety Harbor.
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.
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
4.12 mi · 00h 05m
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 Safety Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Safety Harbor?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Feather Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 8.3 miles from Safety Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Safety Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Feather Sound
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 Feather Sound.
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 Safety Harbor. Straight-line distance: 15.22 mi (24.5 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 Safety Harbor
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 17,964 |
| Coordinates | 27.9908500, -82.6931600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safety Harbor (-82.69316, 27.99085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
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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