How far is Crystal Lake, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Crystal Lake, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.83 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.5 mi
81.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.5 mi
Kilometers
81.27 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.12 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Mon, Nov 9, 9:25 PM EST
Return by in Crystal Lake
Mon, Nov 9, 10:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lake
2026-11-09T20:14
Arrive St. Petersburg
Mon, Nov 9, 9:25 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lake
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Temple Terrace
FL

City in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

From Crystal Lake
29.7 mi
00h 35m
To St. Petersburg
33.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM EST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Belair Avenue

    101 m · 17 sec · Belair Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coral Way

    95 m · 19 sec · Coral Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Combee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Combee Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Memorial Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Memorial Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Memorial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2865 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Memorial Boulevard
31.2 mi · 50%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 35%
East Memorial Boulevard
3.16 mi · 5%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 2%
South Combee Road
0.78 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Memorial Boulevard

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple Terrace
00h 35m from Crystal Lake
Leave By
4:06 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Crystal Lake and 33.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lake and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Temple Terrace, 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 Temple Terrace.

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

36 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

42 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

43 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 50.5 mi (81.27 km).

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#1 Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0355800, -81.9084100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Belair Avenue (-81.908838, 28.035578)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.39 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.89
4.44 gal · 16.78 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $8.44 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.29 $9.52 $19.04
Premium $4.63 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.90 $13.10 $26.20

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Lake and St. Petersburg. The current time is 20:14:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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