How far is South Apopka, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from South Apopka, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Apopka and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Apopka and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 13th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ocoee Apopka Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ocoee Apopka Road
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Take the ramp left toward FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
27.8 mi · 32 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 South Apopka 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.
Partly Sunny leaving South Apopka 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 South Apopka to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from South Apopka and 57.5 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Apopka and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia.
Lakeland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Apopka and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 94.14 mi (151.5 km).
#1 South Apopka
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 5,728 |
| Coordinates | 28.6619400, -81.5095200 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.62 | $35.23 |
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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