How far is Gainesville, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg is 131.71 miles (211.97 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 131.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Gainesville to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 152.24 miles (245.01 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to St. Petersburg will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.
| Population | 253693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W |
| Latitude | 27.7708600 |
| Longitude | -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Petersburg: 34th Street South (-82.679372,27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and St. Petersburg
The distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg is 245 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gainesville and St. Petersburg. The current time is 21:24:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.34 liters (5.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to St. Petersburg is $17.86 (diesel $23.37).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.86 | $20.1 | $21.84 | $23.37 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
