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St. Petersburg

Florida, United States · North America

About St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from West and East Lealman, 17km from Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

St. Petersburg is a city located in Florida, United States. With a population of 257,083, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, St. Petersburg sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add St. Petersburg to your route.

About St. Petersburg

Gibbs High School is a public high school of the Pinellas County School District in St. Petersburg, Florida. Gibbs is home to the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA), Business, Economics, and Technology Academy (BETA) and their television production in Communication Arts. The school is named for Jonathan

Read more Clarkson Gibbs, a black man who was Superintendent of Public Instruction and Secretary of State in Florida during the Reconstruction era. Gibbs' current principal is Barry Brown.

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St. Petersburg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is St. Petersburg located?

St. Petersburg is located in Florida, United States, North America. The coordinates are 27.7709 latitude, -82.6793 longitude.

What is the population of St. Petersburg?

St. Petersburg has a population of approximately 257,083 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
257,083
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Florida
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.7709, -82.6793

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from St. Petersburg

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

17 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Clearwater Beach

A pristine Gulf Coast barrier island beach with sugar-white sand, calm warm waters, and spectacular sunsets.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

African-themed park combining world-class thrill rides with one of North America's largest zoos.

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Siesta Key Beach

A Gulf Coast gem famous for its cool-to-the-touch quartz crystal sand that stays white even in blazing heat.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near St. Petersburg

  • 17 kmSunshine Skyway BridgeA soaring cable-stayed bridge carrying I-275 over Tampa Bay, its 430-foot yellow-cabled main span a Florida icon; fishing piers on the old bridge approaches flank the crossing.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near St. Petersburg.

Gulfport

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 12,322

West and East Lealman

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 21,924

Lealman

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 19,879

South Pasadena

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 5,081

Kenneth City

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 5,072

Saint Pete Beach

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 9,346

Pinellas Park

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 51,617

Treasure Island

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 6,887

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