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

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Bunnell, FL is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.68 mi
03h 32m
Flight
145.43 mi
234.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.43 mi
Kilometers
234.05 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.68 mi
Kilometers
290.77 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-18T11:22
Arrive Bunnell
Sat, Apr 18, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Lake Buena Vista
FL

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
90.4 mi
01h 46m
To Bunnell
90.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Bunnell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1595 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Bunnell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
131 mi · 73%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 12%
I 95 North
13.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 1
12.1 mi · 7%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Buena Vista
01h 46m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Bunnell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Lake Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 90.3 miles from Bunnell.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Buena Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 5.4 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

21 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

29 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

48 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Bunnell. Straight-line distance: 145.43 mi (234.05 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Bunnell

City in Florida

Population3,099
Coordinates29.4660900, -81.2578400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Bunnell (-81.25784, 29.46609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.85
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.42 $52.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.28 $58.55
Premium $4.90 $31.19 $62.38
Diesel $4.35 $27.71 $55.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Bunnell. The current time is 11:22:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.