How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Sun City Center, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Sun City Center, FL is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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 46m.
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 Sun City Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Sun City Center.
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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 right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sun City Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Pebble Beach Boulevard
1247 ft · 44 sec · North Pebble Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cherry Hills Drive
1052 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Hills Drive
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Turn left
113 m · 27 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 Sun City Center.
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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Sun City Center?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 17.7 miles from Sun City Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.
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 Sun City Center. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.76 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 Sun City Center
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 19,258 |
| Coordinates | 27.7180900, -82.3517600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City Center (-82.35176, 27.71809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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