How far is Gifford, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Gifford, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gifford and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gifford and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Old Dixie Highway
37 m · 9 sec · Old Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto 45th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · 45th Street
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Turn left onto 66th Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · 66th Avenue
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Turn right onto 20th Street
24.6 mi · 31 min · 20th Street
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Continue straight
65 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 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 Gifford and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
20th Street
Continue straight
65 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gifford 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 Gifford to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Gifford and 82.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gifford and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gifford and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 138.99 mi (223.69 km).
#1 Gifford
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 9,590 |
| Coordinates | 27.6753100, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
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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