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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lakeland and St. Petersburg is 48.25 miles (77.66 km).

Flight distance from Lakeland, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 48.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lakeland, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 57.85 miles (93.1 km) by car.

Driving from Lakeland to St. Petersburg will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Lakeland

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida. It is located on Lakeland Highlands in central Florida. Lakeland is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lakeland Museum of Art and the Florida Southern College Lakeland Campus.

Population 115283
GPS Coordinates 28°2'22"N 81°56'59"W
Latitude 28.0394700
Longitude -81.9498000
Altitude 60
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lakeland and St. Petersburg

The distance between Lakeland and St. Petersburg is 93 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 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 Lakeland and St. Petersburg. The current time is 20:26:19.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 09 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.73 liters (2.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lakeland and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lakeland to St. Petersburg is $6.79 (diesel $8.88).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $6.79 $7.64 $8.3 $8.88

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lakeland 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.

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