How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Lake Alfred, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Lake Alfred, FL is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Lake Alfred.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Lake Alfred.
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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
47.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
6.4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Rochelle Avenue
146 m · 26 sec · North Rochelle Avenue
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Turn left onto East Haines Boulevard
1186 ft · 52 sec · East Haines Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Haines Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Lake Alfred.
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
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47.1 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Alfred.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Lake Alfred?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from St. Petersburg and 39.1 miles from Lake Alfred.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 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 Lake Alfred.
Stop Ideas Near Seffner
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 Seffner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Lake Alfred. Straight-line distance: 62.42 mi (100.46 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 Lake Alfred
City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,331 |
| Coordinates | 28.0919600, -81.7234100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Alfred (-81.72341, 28.09196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
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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