How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Fern Park, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Fern Park, FL is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
115.73 mi
02h 18m
Flight
101.1 mi
162.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.1 mi
Kilometers
162.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.73 mi
Kilometers
186.25 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Park
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-31T10:46
Arrive Fern Park
Sun, May 31, 1:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
57.8 mi
01h 09m
To Fern Park
57.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Fern Park.

  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

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Apopka

    697 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center

    790 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 414 East: Maitland

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South, US 92 West

    1183 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    132 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Orlando Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Orlando Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    65 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    115 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Garden Edge Point

    11 m · 2 sec · Garden Edge Point

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Edge Point

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
89.1 mi · 77%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 19%
FL 414 East
1.68 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
Orlando Avenue
1.07 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 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 09m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 57.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 57.8 miles from Fern Park.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fern Park.

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 Fern Park. Straight-line distance: 101.1 mi (162.7 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Fern Park

#2 Fern Park

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population7,704
Coordinates28.6491600, -81.3511800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Fern Park (-81.35118, 28.64916)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.85
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.92 $33.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.75 $37.50
Premium $4.90 $19.98 $39.95
Diesel $4.35 $17.75 $35.50

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Fern Park. The current time is 10:46:10.

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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.