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

The driving distance from Frostproof, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.39 mi
01h 53m
Flight
70.25 mi
113.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.25 mi
Kilometers
113.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.39 mi
Kilometers
164.78 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Frostproof
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frostproof
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frostproof
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wimauma
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Frostproof
45.3 mi
00h 56m
To St. Petersburg
57.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Scenic Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Scenic Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West H Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West H Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2679 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 674

    19.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 674

  10. 10

    Continue on Sun City Center Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Sun City Center Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    696 ft · 12 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Naples

    2805 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 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 Frostproof and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West H Street
29.4 mi · 29%
State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 19%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 14%
I 75 South
11.6 mi · 11%
I 275 North
5.72 mi · 6%
Sun City Center Boulevard
3.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 674

Turn right onto State Highway 674

19.4 mi · 00h 26m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wimauma
00h 56m from Frostproof
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Frostproof and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Wimauma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Frostproof and 57.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Frostproof and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wimauma

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

30 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

40 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

48 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frostproof and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 km).

Frostproof

#1 Frostproof

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,273
Coordinates27.7458600, -81.5306300
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: North Scenic Highway (-81.530564, 27.745861)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.59 $33.18
Premium $4.90 $17.67 $35.35
Diesel $4.35 $15.70 $31.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frostproof and St. Petersburg. The current time is 08:13:34.

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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.