Origin
Dunedin, FL
Late night in Dunedin on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dunedin, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunedin, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Dunedin, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 20.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US Highway 19 North, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short hop within the Florida region, making it an easy day trip or a quick connection. You'll mostly stay on major roadways, so expect consistent traffic flow, especially during peak times. Given the brief distance, this route is ideal for those looking for a swift transfer between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this your straightforward path for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 19 North | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| 34th Street North | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road 580 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 19 Southbound Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 19 North
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunedin, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on this road
167 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto FL 580
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on FL 580
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Road 580
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
467 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 19 South
6
Merge onto US 19
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 19
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
34th Street North
9
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
10
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 580 / Main Street
Turn left onto FL 580 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 19 South
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey utilizing main roads like US Highway 19 North and 34th Street North. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13.7 miles on US Highway 19 North, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The road maintains a primarily urban and suburban character, so be prepared for traffic signals and varying speed limits as you transition through different sections. It's less about scenic vistas and more about efficient travel, with a focus on getting you to your destination smoothly.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on US Highway 19 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 19 North and 34th Street North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 580 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 580 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on US Highway 19 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (FL 580 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St. Petersburg, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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