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

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Westchase, FL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.55 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.09 mi
32.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.09 mi
Kilometers
32.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.55 mi
Kilometers
49.16 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 2:09 PM EST
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 2:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-11-07T13:22
Arrive Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 2:09 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EST
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
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From St. Petersburg
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Westchase
15.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Westchase.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Veterans Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Linebaugh Avenue

    2212 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Linebaugh Avenue

    51 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Montague Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montague Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    556 ft · 30 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tree Tops Lake Road

    74 m · 11 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    2882 ft · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
15.5 mi · 51%
Veterans Expressway
6.91 mi · 23%
West Linebaugh Avenue
2.54 mi · 8%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 4%
Montague Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Tree Tops Lake Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

15.2 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 23m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
4:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Westchase.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 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?

Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 15.3 miles from Westchase.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Westchase.

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

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 Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.7 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gandy.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Westchase. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westchase

Westchase is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0550200, -82.6098200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Westchase (-82.60982, 28.05502)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.32 $4.67 $9.34
Premium $4.66 $5.03 $10.07
Diesel $5.92 $6.40 $12.79

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Westchase. The current time is 13:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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