How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Frostproof, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Frostproof, FL is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Frostproof.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Frostproof.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center
2061 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Sun City Center Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 26 min · State Highway 674
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At the end of the road, turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
15 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
2733 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North Scenic Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · North Scenic Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Scenic Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Frostproof.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Highway 674
Continue on State Highway 674
19.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Frostproof.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Frostproof?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Wimauma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 45.3 miles from Frostproof.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Frostproof.
Stop Ideas Near Wimauma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wimauma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Frostproof. Straight-line distance: 70.25 mi (113.06 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 Frostproof
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,273 |
| Coordinates | 27.7458600, -81.5306300 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frostproof (-81.53063, 27.74586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.15 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.67 | $31.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
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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