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

The driving distance from Sebring, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.34 mi
01h 52m
Flight
78.15 mi
125.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.15 mi
Kilometers
125.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.34 mi
Kilometers
164.7 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 25, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Sebring
Sun, Apr 26, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebring
2026-04-25T21:53
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 25, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebring
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
Wimauma
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Sebring
48.3 mi
00h 56m
To St. Petersburg
54 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Park Drive

    78 m · 10 sec · Circle Park Drive

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto North Ridgewood Drive

    1905 ft · 58 sec · North Ridgewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sebring Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sebring Parkway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Panther Parkway

    37 m · 7 sec · Panther Parkway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Panther Parkway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Panther Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East College Drive

    44 m · 8 sec · East College Drive

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East College Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    12.2 mi · 16 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    6.8 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 62

    14.3 mi · 18 min · State Road 62

  13. 13

    Continue on SR 62

    23.3 mi · 29 min · SR 62

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2486 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Moccasin Wallow Road

    81 m · 5 sec · Moccasin Wallow Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Moccasin Wallow Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Moccasin Wallow Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Naples

    2397 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1715 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebring 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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 62
23.3 mi · 23%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 14%
State Road 62
14.3 mi · 14%
West Main Street
12.2 mi · 12%
East Main Street
6.78 mi · 7%
I 275 North
5.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

SR 62

Continue on SR 62

23.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
78.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wimauma
00h 56m from Sebring
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sebring 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 Sebring to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Wimauma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Sebring and 54 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sebring and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Wimauma

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

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

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

30 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

40 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

48 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebring and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 78.15 mi (125.77 km).

Sebring

#1 Sebring

City in Florida

Population10,588
Coordinates27.4955900, -81.4409100
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-81.440831, 27.49549)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.59 $33.18
Premium $4.90 $17.67 $35.35
Diesel $4.35 $15.70 $31.41

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Sebring and St. Petersburg. The current time is 21:53:54.

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.