How far is North DeLand, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from North DeLand, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
151.6 mi
02h 42m
Flight
121.86 mi
196.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.86 mi
Kilometers
196.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.6 mi
Kilometers
243.97 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Wed, Jun 3, 8:39 PM EDT
Return by in North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 11:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North DeLand
2026-06-03T17:56
Arrive St. Petersburg
Wed, Jun 3, 8:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North DeLand
9:30 PM EDT
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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From North DeLand
72.9 mi
01h 21m
To St. Petersburg
78.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North DeLand and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Road

    599 ft · 32 sec · Cumberland Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Amelia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Amelia Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Amelia Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · North Amelia Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Amelia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue

    1305 ft · 34 sec · East Beresford Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Woodland Boulevard

    579 ft · 13 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Woodland Boulevard

    48 m · 3 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto South Woodland Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2699 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  18. 18

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  23. 23

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North DeLand 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
113 mi · 75%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 14%
South Woodland Boulevard
5.62 mi · 4%
North Amelia Avenue
2.44 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 21m from North DeLand
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North DeLand and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from North DeLand and 78.7 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North DeLand and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North DeLand and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 121.86 mi (196.11 km).

North DeLand

#1 North DeLand

County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population1,450
Coordinates29.0494300, -81.2981200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cumberland Road (-81.298115, 29.049244)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $22.19
Round trip
$44.38
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.19 $44.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.59 $49.18
Premium $4.90 $26.19 $52.39
Diesel $4.35 $23.27 $46.54

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between North DeLand and St. Petersburg. The current time is 17:56:36.

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.