How far is Alachua, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Alachua, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive
2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 34th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Continue on Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
108.5 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alachua 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 Alachua to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Alachua and 85.9 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alachua and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bushnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).
#1 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.12 | $54.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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