How far is Lake Worth, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Worth, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.01 mi
03h 47m
Flight
178.94 mi
287.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.94 mi
Kilometers
287.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.01 mi
Kilometers
331.54 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Worth
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Worth
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Worth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Lake Worth
102.9 mi
01h 53m
To St. Petersburg
103.1 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Worth Road

    848 ft · 22 sec · Lake Worth Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arcano Drive

    648 ft · 20 sec · Arcano Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Boutwell Road

    1 km · 2 min · Boutwell Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue North

    2835 ft · 1 min · 10th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2077 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

    1850 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Blue Heron Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard

    33.1 mi · 45 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    2607 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Worth and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
98.4 mi · 48%
East Hickory Street
41.3 mi · 20%
Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi · 10%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 7%
I 95 North
11.1 mi · 5%
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Warfield Boulevard

Merge slight right

65.3 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
179 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 53m from Lake Worth
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Lake Worth and 103.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Worth and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

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

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

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Worth and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 178.94 mi (287.98 km).

Lake Worth

#1 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population38,701
Coordinates26.6170800, -80.0723100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.072365, 26.617081)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $30.16
Round trip
$60.31
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.16 $60.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.41 $66.83
Premium $4.90 $35.59 $71.19
Diesel $4.35 $31.62 $63.25

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Worth and St. Petersburg. The current time is 20:29:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.