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

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Groveland, FL is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.89 mi
01h 55m
Flight
74.18 mi
119.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.18 mi
Kilometers
119.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.89 mi
Kilometers
151.1 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveland
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 30, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-30T10:47
Arrive Groveland
Sat, May 30, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From St. Petersburg
47 mi
00h 57m
To Groveland
46.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City

    1396 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard

    114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
37.6 mi · 40%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 23%
Commonwealth Avenue North
21.3 mi · 23%
Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 12%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 57m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Groveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from St. Petersburg and 46.9 miles from Groveland.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Groveland.

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plant City, 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 Plant City.

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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
RAIL

Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 74.18 mi (119.38 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population17,961
Coordinates28.5580500, -81.8511900
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Groveland (-81.85119, 28.55805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.21 $30.43
Premium $4.90 $16.21 $32.41
Diesel $4.35 $14.40 $28.80

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Groveland. The current time is 10:47:44.

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.