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

The driving distance from Bunnell, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
180.96 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.43 mi
234.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.43 mi
Kilometers
234.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.96 mi
Kilometers
291.22 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Return by in Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bunnell
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bunnell
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
Lake Buena Vista
FL

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

From Bunnell
90.4 mi
01h 32m
To St. Petersburg
90.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    589 ft · 20 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1

    35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    973 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando

    156 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    3039 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  22. 22

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bunnell 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
132 mi · 73%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 12%
I 95 South
11.3 mi · 6%
US Highway 1
6.32 mi · 3%
State Street
5.82 mi · 3%
I 4
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Buena Vista
01h 32m from Bunnell
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bunnell 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 Bunnell to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Bunnell and 90.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.7 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

21 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

29 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

48 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bunnell and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 145.43 mi (234.05 km).

Bunnell

#1 Bunnell

City in Florida

Population3,099
Coordinates29.4660900, -81.2578400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-81.257922, 29.465998)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $26.51
Round trip
$53.01
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.51 $53.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.37 $58.74
Premium $4.90 $31.29 $62.57
Diesel $4.35 $27.80 $55.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bunnell and St. Petersburg. The current time is 09:43:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.