How far is St. Petersburg, FL from The Meadows, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to The Meadows, FL is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and The Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and The Meadows.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
1526 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto University Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto North Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Honore Avenue
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Turn right onto Longmeadow
1699 ft · 51 sec · Longmeadow
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Turn left onto Marsh Field Road
2037 ft · 2 min · Marsh Field Road
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Turn left onto Richwood Link
749 ft · 36 sec · Richwood Link
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ringwood Meadows
2041 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Turn left onto Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterbridge Down
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and The Meadows.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
14 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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near The Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to The Meadows?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 19.4 miles from The Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 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 The Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and The Meadows. Straight-line distance: 31.07 mi (50 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 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)
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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