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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.48 mi
02h 20m
Flight
86.76 mi
139.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.76 mi
Kilometers
139.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.48 mi
Kilometers
176.19 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astatula
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Astatula
Wed, Apr 15, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From St. Petersburg
54.8 mi
01h 10m
To Astatula
54.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City

    1396 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Howey Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Howey Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    92 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Florida Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · Florida Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
37.6 mi · 34%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 20%
Commonwealth Avenue North
21.3 mi · 19%
Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 10%
Howey Road
9.51 mi · 9%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 10m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Astatula. Straight-line distance: 86.76 mi (139.62 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Astatula

#2 Astatula

Town of the United States

Population2,122
Coordinates28.7097200, -81.7328500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Astatula (-81.73285, 28.70972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.62 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.02
7.72 gal · 29.24 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Astatula. The current time is 07:53:08.

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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.