How far is Venice Gardens, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Venice Gardens, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.1 mi
01h 02m
Flight
51.01 mi
82.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.01 mi
Kilometers
82.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.1 mi
Kilometers
96.72 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Venice Gardens
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venice Gardens
2026-04-18T13:05
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venice Gardens
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
Samoset
FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

From Venice Gardens
30.2 mi
00h 31m
To St. Petersburg
30 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Venice Gardens and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Shamrock Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Center Road

    2597 ft · 1 min · Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venice Gardens and St. Petersburg.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
34.8 mi · 58%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 24%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 10%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.36 mi · 4%
Shamrock Boulevard
0.96 mi · 2%
31st Street South
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Samoset
00h 31m from Venice Gardens
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Venice Gardens and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Venice Gardens to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Samoset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Venice Gardens and 30 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Venice Gardens and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Samoset

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Samoset, 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 Samoset.

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

7 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

15 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

44 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

54 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venice Gardens and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 51.01 mi (82.09 km).

Venice Gardens

#1 Venice Gardens

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population7,104
Coordinates27.0731100, -82.4076000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Shamrock Boulevard (-82.407753, 27.073705)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.59
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.79 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.74 $19.49
Premium $4.90 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $4.35 $9.22 $18.44

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Venice Gardens and St. Petersburg. The current time is 13:05:33.

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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.