How far is Sweetwater, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Crewsville Road
26 m · 8 sec · Crewsville Road
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
38.1 mi · 48 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
41 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
1.3 km · 59 sec · 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
2557 ft · 48 sec · State Road 64 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
36 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road 64 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and St. Petersburg.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
38.1 mi · 00h 48m
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 leaving Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 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 41.8 miles from Sweetwater and 41.5 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
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 Sweetwater and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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