How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Timber Pines, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Timber Pines, FL is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.02 mi
01h 29m
Flight
48.55 mi
78.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.55 mi
Kilometers
78.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.02 mi
Kilometers
85.32 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Timber Pines
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tarpon Springs
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
26.6 mi
00h 44m
To Timber Pines
26.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Timber Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Timber Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Timber Pines Drive

    1280 ft · 58 sec · Timber Pines Drive

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Pines Boulevard

    571 ft · 30 sec · Timber Pines Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Augusta Drive

    751 ft · 34 sec · Augusta Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westchester Boulevard

    786 ft · 40 sec · Westchester Boulevard

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Timber Pines Boulevard

    3277 ft · 2 min · Timber Pines Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1760 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Timber Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
33.4 mi · 63%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 23%
34th Street South
4.02 mi · 8%
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Timber Pines Boulevard
0.73 mi · 1%
Timber Pines Drive
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarpon Springs
00h 44m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Timber Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Timber Pines?

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Tarpon Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 26.4 miles from Timber Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Timber Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Tarpon Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tarpon Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarpon Springs.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

35 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

61 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

78 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Timber Pines. Straight-line distance: 48.55 mi (78.13 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Timber Pines

#2 Timber Pines

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population5,386
Coordinates28.4702800, -82.6031600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Timber Pines (-82.60316, 28.47028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.51
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.76 $15.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.59 $17.19
Premium $4.90 $9.16 $18.31
Diesel $4.35 $8.13 $16.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Timber Pines. The current time is 02:37:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.