How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Whitfield, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Whitfield, FL is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 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 EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 in Manatee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Whitfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Whitfield.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Cortez Road
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Turn left onto 14th Street West
3.1 mi · 5 min · 14th Street West
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Whitfield Avenue
1117 ft · 32 sec · Whitfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue
108 m · 20 sec · Buena Vista Avenue
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Turn left onto McArthur Avenue
525 ft · 23 sec · McArthur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McArthur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Whitfield.
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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
9.66 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Whitfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Whitfield?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 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?
Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 15.1 miles from Whitfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Whitfield.
Stop Ideas Near Palmetto
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 Palmetto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Whitfield. Straight-line distance: 25.77 mi (41.47 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 Whitfield
Whitfield is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4117100, -82.5659300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitfield (-82.56593, 27.41171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.82 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
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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