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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between St. Petersburg and Tampa is 18.19 miles (29.28 km).

Flight distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Tampa, FL is 18.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 23.56 miles (37.92 km) by car.

Driving from St. Petersburg to Tampa will take approximately 00 hours 28 minutes.

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#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.

Population 253693
GPS Coordinates 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W
Latitude 27.7708600
Longitude -82.6792700
Altitude 13
Country United States
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#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Population 407599
GPS Coordinates 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W
Latitude 27.9475200
Longitude -82.4584300
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between St. Petersburg and Tampa

The distance between St. Petersburg and Tampa is 38 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Tampa. The current time is 11:02:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.15 liters (0.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Petersburg and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Petersburg to Tampa is $2.76 (diesel $3.62).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $2.76 $3.11 $3.38 $3.62

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Petersburg and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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