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

The driving distance from Groveland, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
94.31 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.18 mi
119.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.18 mi
Kilometers
119.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.31 mi
Kilometers
151.78 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Sat, May 30, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-05-30T09:38
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Groveland
47.1 mi
00h 50m
To St. Petersburg
47.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    127 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left

    55 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    672 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  7. 7

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West

    2148 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    37.3 mi · 41 min

  10. 10

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 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 Groveland 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
37.7 mi · 40%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 23%
Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
5.71 mi · 6%
Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 6%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 50m from Groveland
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Groveland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Groveland and 47.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Groveland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

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

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

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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
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Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 74.18 mi (119.38 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population17,961
Coordinates28.5580500, -81.8511900
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 50 (-81.851154, 28.55817)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.63
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.81 $27.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.30 $30.61
Premium $4.90 $16.30 $32.61
Diesel $4.35 $14.49 $28.97

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and St. Petersburg. The current time is 09:38:25.

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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.