How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Whiskey Creek, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Whiskey Creek, FL is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.8 mi
02h 20m
Flight
95.96 mi
154.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.8 mi
Kilometers
186.37 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiskey Creek
Thu, May 14, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, May 15, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-14T21:02
Arrive Whiskey Creek
Thu, May 14, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Venice Gardens
FL

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
58 mi
01h 10m
To Whiskey Creek
57.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Whiskey Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 31st Street South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    42.2 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41

    859 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on North Cleveland Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Cleveland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Colonial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    1568 ft · 33 sec · Colonial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto McGregor Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · McGregor Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whiskey Creek Drive

    3020 ft · 2 min · Whiskey Creek Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Tredegar Drive

    787 ft · 37 sec · Tredegar Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hamlet Lane

    96 m · 14 sec · Hamlet Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamlet Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
71.3 mi · 62%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 12%
Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 10%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 6%
North Cleveland Avenue
4.46 mi · 4%
Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Brid
4.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 45m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Venice Gardens
01h 10m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Whiskey Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from St. Petersburg and 57.8 miles from Whiskey Creek.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Venice Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Venice Gardens.

BUS

Sarasota, Florida

32 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Port Charlotte, Florida

36 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

68 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Whiskey Creek. Straight-line distance: 95.96 mi (154.43 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Whiskey Creek

#2 Whiskey Creek

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population4,655
Coordinates26.5725800, -81.8900900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Whiskey Creek (-81.89009, 26.57258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.90 $20.02 $40.05
Diesel $4.35 $17.79 $35.58

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Whiskey Creek. The current time is 21:02:02.

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.