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

The driving distance from Roseland, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.06 mi
03h 04m
Flight
133.68 mi
215.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.68 mi
Kilometers
215.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.06 mi
Kilometers
276.91 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Mon, Nov 9, 1:38 AM EST
Return by in Roseland
Mon, Nov 9, 4:43 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseland
2026-11-08T22:33
Arrive St. Petersburg
Mon, Nov 9, 1:38 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseland
9:00 PM EST
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
Celebration
FL

Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

From Roseland
86.9 mi
01h 32m
To St. Petersburg
85.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roseland Road

    2734 ft · 1 min · Roseland Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    114 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    109 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    846 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    30 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Malabar Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2646 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  24. 24

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  26. 26

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  29. 29

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseland 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Connector Extension
68.8 mi · 40%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 22%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 13%
Roseland Road
12.7 mi · 7%
I 95 North
6.95 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
5.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Connector Extension

Merge slight left

60.6 mi · 01h 07m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
133.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celebration
01h 32m from Roseland
Leave By
10:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Roseland 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 Roseland to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Roseland and 85.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Roseland and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Celebration

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Celebration and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

27 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

35 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

41 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 133.68 mi (215.14 km).

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#1 Roseland

Roseland is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8358600, -80.4931100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Roseland Road (-80.492669, 27.835454)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.98 L · about $23.16
Round trip
$46.31
12.14 gal · 45.96 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $23.16 $46.31
Mid-grade $4.30 $26.11 $52.21
Premium $4.64 $28.19 $56.38
Diesel $5.91 $35.88 $71.76

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseland and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:33:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.