How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Astatula, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Astatula, FL is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
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 02h 20m.
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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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Astatula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Astatula.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
1396 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · Howey Road
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
92 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
134 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Florida Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · Florida Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Florida Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Astatula.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 4 East
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astatula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Astatula?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 54.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 54.7 miles from Astatula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astatula.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Astatula. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.62 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 Astatula
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 28.7097200, -81.7328500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Astatula (-81.73285, 28.70972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.74 | $35.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
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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