How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Seffner, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Seffner, FL is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.75 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.7 mi
46.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.7 mi
Kilometers
46.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.75 mi
Kilometers
55.92 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seffner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-23T10:04
Arrive Seffner
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Town 'n' Country
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
17.4 mi
00h 24m
To Seffner
17.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Seffner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Seffner.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 574: Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2422 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1236 ft · 21 sec · East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    22 m · 9 sec · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Seffner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 63%
East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
6.33 mi · 18%
I 4 East
4.34 mi · 12%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 3%
FL 574
0.46 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

21.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Town 'n' Country
00h 24m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Seffner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Seffner?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 17.4 miles from Seffner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Seffner.

Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Town 'n' Country and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
City of Tampa
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

City of Tampa

Tampa , FL
306 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602
Rating 3.7/5 19 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

22 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

55 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

59 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Seffner. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Seffner

#2 Seffner

Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Population7,579
Coordinates27.9836300, -82.2756500
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Seffner (-82.27565, 27.98363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.20
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.10 $10.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.65 $11.31
Premium $4.90 $6.02 $12.04
Diesel $4.35 $5.35 $10.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Seffner. The current time is 10:04:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.