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

The driving distance from Gotha, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.25 mi
01h 57m
Flight
87.73 mi
141.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.73 mi
Kilometers
141.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.25 mi
Kilometers
170.99 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Nov 12, 4:47 AM EST
Return by in Gotha
Thu, Nov 12, 6:44 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gotha
2026-11-12T02:50
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Nov 12, 4:47 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gotha
9:30 PM EST
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
Lakeland
FL

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

From Gotha
53.1 mi
00h 58m
To St. Petersburg
53.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hempel Avenue

    156 m · 16 sec · Hempel Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1367 ft · 38 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moore Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Moore Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Moore Road

    1986 ft · 55 sec · Moore Road

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue

    1353 ft · 42 sec · 7th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Moore Road

    2641 ft · 1 min · Moore Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Roberson Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Roberson Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stoneybrook West Parkway

    27 m · 3 sec · Stoneybrook West Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Stoneybrook West Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Stoneybrook West Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Stoneybrook West Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stoneybrook West Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll South: Tampa

    1900 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Western Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  21. 21

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gotha 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
59.5 mi · 56%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 20%
Western Beltway
17.9 mi · 17%
Stoneybrook West Parkway
2.04 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
Roberson Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

58.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeland
00h 58m from Gotha
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Gotha and Mostly Cloudy near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Gotha and 53.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gotha and Mostly Cloudy near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeland

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

1 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

43 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gotha and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 87.73 mi (141.18 km).

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#1 Gotha

Gotha is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.5277800, -81.5231300
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.523122, 28.527692)
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
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.60 $17.23 $34.46
Diesel $5.87 $22.02 $44.04

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Gotha and St. Petersburg. The current time is 02:50:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.