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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on East Miller Street
915 ft · 18 sec · East Miller Street
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Continue on East Miller Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Miller Street
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Continue on Miller Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · Miller Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 466A
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 466A
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Tampa
1690 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Tampa
53.2 mi · 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Antonio.
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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).
#1 Fruitland Park
City in Lake County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,011 |
| Coordinates | 28.8613800, -81.9064700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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