How far is West Bradenton, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from West Bradenton, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bradenton and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 45 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Continue on 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 27 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto 53rd Street Northwest
92 m · 13 sec · 53rd Street Northwest
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Continue on 53rd Street West
1143 ft · 50 sec · 53rd Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manatee Avenue West
2.4 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight
1.2 mi · 2 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 West Bradenton 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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Bradenton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bradenton to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 13.6 miles from West Bradenton and 13.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Bradenton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
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 West Bradenton and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.52 km).
#1 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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