How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Tarpon Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs.
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Start on 34th Street South
4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 North
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road
862 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East Tarpon Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · East Tarpon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Tarpon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Tarpon 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.
US Highway 19 North
Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from St. Petersburg and 13.9 miles from Tarpon Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarpon Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 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 Tarpon Springs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,624 |
| Coordinates | 28.1461200, -82.7567700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarpon Springs (-82.75677, 28.14612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.26 | $8.53 |
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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