How far is Tierra Verde, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Tierra Verde, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.97 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.08 mi
9.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.08 mi
Kilometers
9.79 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.82 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Tierra Verde
Tue, Jun 2, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tierra Verde
2026-06-02T22:13
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tierra Verde
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Gulfport
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida

From Tierra Verde
4 mi
00h 06m
To St. Petersburg
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tierra Verde and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street West

    588 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madonna Boulevard

    726 ft · 36 sec · Madonna Boulevard

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    71 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Pinellas Bayway South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pinellas Bayway South

  6. 6

    Continue on Pinellas Bayway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Pinellas Bayway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa

    2044 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
2.87 mi · 36%
Pinellas Bayway
2.13 mi · 27%
Pinellas Bayway South
1.44 mi · 18%
31st Street South
0.71 mi · 9%
34th Street South
0.3 mi · 4%
5th Avenue South
0.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight right

2.49 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
6.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulfport
00h 06m from Tierra Verde
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tierra Verde 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 Tierra Verde to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Gulfport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Tierra Verde and 3.9 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tierra Verde and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gulfport

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 Gulfport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 7.9 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
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Kyle Hall for City Council

St. Petersburg , FL
433 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Political party office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
134 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

10 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

37 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

49 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tierra Verde and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 6.08 mi (9.79 km).

Tierra Verde

#1 Tierra Verde

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

Population3,721
Coordinates27.6919700, -82.7234300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street West (-82.723555, 27.691702)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.16
Round trip
$2.32
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.16 $2.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.57
Premium $4.90 $1.37 $2.74
Diesel $4.35 $1.22 $2.44

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Tierra Verde and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:13:38.

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.