How far is Andover, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Andover, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.05 mi
03h 44m
Flight
196.5 mi
316.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.5 mi
Kilometers
316.24 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.05 mi
Kilometers
402.42 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Andover
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-04-15T04:28
Arrive St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Estero
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Andover
125.2 mi
01h 52m
To St. Petersburg
124.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 210th Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 210th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northwest 210th Street

    1174 ft · 1 min · Northwest 210th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 7th Avenue

    974 ft · 45 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 215th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northwest 215th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
218 mi · 87%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike
7.63 mi · 3%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Northwest 215th Street
0.73 mi
31st Street South
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
196.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estero
01h 52m from Andover
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Andover and Clear near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.2 miles from Andover and 124.9 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.59 one way or $73.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Andover and Clear near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Estero

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Estero, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Estero.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

28 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

68 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 196.5 mi (316.24 km).

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#1 Andover

Andover is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.9684300, -80.2128300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 210th Street (-80.212499, 25.969238)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $36.59
Round trip
$73.17
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.59 $73.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.54 $81.07
Premium $4.90 $43.18 $86.37
Diesel $4.35 $38.37 $76.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and St. Petersburg. The current time is 04:28:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.