How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Gotha, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Gotha, FL is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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.
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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 09m.
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 most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Gotha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Gotha.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 535: Lake Buena Vista
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 535 North: Vineland Avenue
84 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kissimmee Vineland Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Kissimmee Vineland Road
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Continue on Apopka Vineland Road
9.6 mi · 17 min · Apopka Vineland Road
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Turn left onto Westover Roberts Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Westover Roberts Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hempel Avenue
3116 ft · 2 min · Hempel Avenue
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Turn left
70 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Gotha.
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 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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Gotha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Gotha?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Lakeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 51.6 miles from Gotha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.72 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Gotha.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeland
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 Lakeland.
Lakeland
Lakeland
Winter Haven
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Gotha. Straight-line distance: 87.73 mi (141.18 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 Gotha
Gotha is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.5277800, -81.5231300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gotha (-81.52313, 28.52778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.72 | $27.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $4.60 | $16.73 | $33.45 |
| Diesel | $5.87 | $21.37 | $42.75 |
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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