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Cities Near St. Petersburg

Cities near St. Petersburg, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Town 'n' Country. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to St. Petersburg, Florida is Pinellas Park, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Pinellas Park5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Clearwater15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Town 'n' Country18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Tampa18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Bradenton20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Palm Harbor22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Riverview23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Sarasota31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland48 mi / 78 km1 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip
Spring Hill50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from St. Petersburg

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Town 'n' Country, Tampa, Bradenton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near St. Petersburg include Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Town 'n' Country, Tampa, Bradenton. The closest is Pinellas Park, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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