How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Alachua, FL is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Alachua.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
109.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
1866 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Archer Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Archer Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 34th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Continue on Northwest 34th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
31 m · 5 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Alachua.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Alachua?
The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 81.2 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Alachua.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
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 Bushnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $23.85 | $47.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.43 | $52.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.01 | $50.03 |
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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