How far is St. Petersburg, FL from South Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to South Sarasota, FL is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and South Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and South Sarasota.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West
12.1 mi · 20 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on South Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 6 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fiesta Drive
770 ft · 34 sec · Fiesta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fiesta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and South Sarasota.
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.
1st Street West
Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West
12.1 mi · 00h 20m
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 South Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to South Sarasota?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 19.4 miles from South Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near South Sarasota.
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 South Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 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 South Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,950 |
| Coordinates | 27.2861600, -82.5328800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sarasota (-82.53288, 27.28616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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