How far is Fruitland Park, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Fruitland Park, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.45 mi
01h 51m
Flight
88.81 mi
142.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.81 mi
Kilometers
142.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.32 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fruitland Park
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland Park
2026-04-18T23:02
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland Park
9:30 PM EDT
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
San Antonio
FL

City in Pasco County, Florida, USA

From Fruitland Park
53.7 mi
00h 55m
To St. Petersburg
52.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
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 Fruitland Park and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland Park and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Miller Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Miller Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Miller Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Miller Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 466A

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 466A

  5. 5

    Continue on Cleveland Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa

    53.2 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

    37.6 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitland Park 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
53.5 mi · 50%
I 275 South
37.6 mi · 35%
County Road 466A
4.59 mi · 4%
Miller Boulevard
2.27 mi · 2%
Main Street
2.03 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa

53.2 mi · 00h 57m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
88.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
San Antonio
00h 55m from Fruitland Park
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland Park 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 Fruitland Park to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

San Antonio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Fruitland Park and 52.8 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland Park and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near San Antonio

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

9 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

45 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland Park and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 88.81 mi (142.92 km).

Fruitland Park

#1 Fruitland Park

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population11,011
Coordinates28.8613800, -81.9064700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: East Miller Street (-81.90647, 28.861448)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.19
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.60 $31.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.28 $34.56
Premium $4.90 $18.41 $36.82
Diesel $4.35 $16.36 $32.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruitland Park and St. Petersburg. The current time is 23:02:04.

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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.