How far is Westchase, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Westchase, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.68 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.09 mi
32.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.09 mi
Kilometers
32.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.77 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 1:14 PM EST
Return by in Westchase
Sat, Nov 7, 1:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westchase
2026-11-07T12:36
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 1:14 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westchase
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gandy
FL

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Westchase
14.8 mi
00h 19m
To St. Petersburg
14.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westchase and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Tree Tops Lake Road

    2880 ft · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tree Tops Lake Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Tree Tops Lake Road

    157 m · 24 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montague Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Montague Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 589 Toll South: Tampa

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 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 Westchase 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275
15.4 mi · 52%
Veterans Expressway
5.72 mi · 19%
West Linebaugh Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
Memorial Highway
1.24 mi · 4%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 4%
I 275 South
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 275

Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gandy
00h 19m from Westchase
Leave By
7:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westchase 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 Westchase to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 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?

Gandy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Westchase and 14.9 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gandy

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 Gandy and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 9.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.3 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

7 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

60 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westchase and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Westchase

Westchase is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0550200, -82.6098200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Tree Tops Lake Road (-82.60704, 28.056206)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.96 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.05
2.1 gal · 7.92 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $4.03 $8.05
Mid-grade $4.32 $4.54 $9.08
Premium $4.66 $4.90 $9.79
Diesel $5.92 $6.22 $12.44

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Westchase and St. Petersburg. The current time is 12:36:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.