Day trip from St. Petersburg to Tampa
Tampa lies 29 km (18 mi) north-east of St. Petersburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Tampa is a realistic day trip from St. Petersburg: about 29 min each way by road.
| St. Petersburg | Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 257,083 | 414,547 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in Tampa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Gardens Tampa | 3,975,000 | 2024 |
The busiest is Busch Gardens Tampa at 3,975,000 visitors in 2024. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Tampa
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Staying in Tampa
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa. Of the 575 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (238), and 3 are five-star. Across 205 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 139,474 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tampa
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Common questions
How far is Tampa from St. Petersburg?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north-east of St. Petersburg; by road roughly 36 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from St. Petersburg to Tampa by road?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between St. Petersburg and Tampa?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tampa?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.