How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Dover, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Dover, FL is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 54m.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Dover.
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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
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 574: Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1236 ft · 21 sec · East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dover Road
13 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Dover.
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
21.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Dover?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 19.1 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.18 one way or $10.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City of Tampa
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Dover. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.56 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 Dover
Dover is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.9941900, -82.2195300 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-82.21953, 27.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.84 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
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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