How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Sarasota Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Sarasota Springs, FL is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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 Sarasota Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Sarasota Springs.
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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
17.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
160 m · 13 sec
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Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Fruitville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto Honore Avenue
1612 ft · 36 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
110 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
29 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1968 ft · 39 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Honore Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1215 ft · 24 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Webber Street
12 m · 1 sec · Webber Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Webber Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Turn right onto Amanda Drive
70 m · 10 sec · Amanda Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Amanda Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Sarasota Springs.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sarasota Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Sarasota Springs?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 21.5 miles from Sarasota Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Sarasota Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
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Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Sarasota Springs. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55.01 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 Sarasota Springs
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 14,395 |
| Coordinates | 27.3089400, -82.4795400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sarasota Springs (-82.47954, 27.30894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
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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