How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Zolfo Springs, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Zolfo Springs, FL is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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 Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Zolfo Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Zolfo Springs.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 64 East: Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
1067 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 64 East
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Road 64 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
40 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
2503 ft · 47 sec · State Road 64 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
41 m · 3 sec · State Road 64 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 64 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
46 m · 3 sec · State Road 64 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
19.1 mi · 24 min · State Road 64 East
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Continue on Bradenton-Arcadia Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bradenton-Arcadia Road
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Continue on State Road 64 East
16.6 mi · 21 min · State Road 64 East
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Turn right
2640 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Zolfo Springs.
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.
State Road 64 East
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
19.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zolfo Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Zolfo Springs?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
The Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 36.1 miles from Zolfo Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zolfo Springs.
Stop Ideas Near The Meadows
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 The Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Zolfo Springs. Straight-line distance: 57.37 mi (92.33 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 Zolfo Springs
Town in Florida, USA
| Population | 1,774 |
| Coordinates | 27.4933700, -81.7959200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zolfo Springs (-81.79592, 27.49337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
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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