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

The estimated driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Astor, FL is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.73 mi
03h 05m · estimated
Flight
118.99 mi
191.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.99 mi
Kilometers
191.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
148.73 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
239.36 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astor
Fri, Apr 10, 1:30 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, Apr 10, 4:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-10T10:24
Arrive Astor
Fri, Apr 10, 1:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lacoochee
FL

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
59.5 mi
01h 32m
To Astor
89.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacoochee
01h 32m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Astor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Astor?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Lacoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 89.2 miles from Astor.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Astor.

Stop Ideas Near Lacoochee

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

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

OTHER

Dade City, Florida

11 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

46 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Astor. Straight-line distance: 118.99 mi (191.49 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Astor

Census designated place

Population1,556
Coordinates29.1624800, -81.5253500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Astor (-81.52535, 29.16248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.55
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.78 $43.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.13 $48.26
Premium $4.90 $25.70 $51.41
Diesel $4.35 $22.84 $45.68

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Astor. The current time is 10:24:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.