How far is Oakland, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Oakland, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Oakland Avenue
1630 ft · 49 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn right onto Tubb Street
1454 ft · 42 sec · Tubb Street
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Vineland Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vineland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winter Garden Vineland Road
22 m · 2 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Winter Garden Vineland Road
2823 ft · 57 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Continue on Winter Garden Vineland Road
572 ft · 17 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Turn right onto Stoneybrook West Parkway
124 m · 7 sec · Stoneybrook West Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll South: Tampa
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Western Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
58.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy leaving Oakland and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 53.6 miles from Oakland and 57.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy around Oakland and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeland.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.61 km).
#1 Oakland
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 28.5550000, -81.6331300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $16.26 | $32.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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