How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Lake Worth, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Lake Worth, FL is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Lake Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Lake Worth.
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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 left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 70
2098 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
111 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Road 70
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70
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Continue straight
1081 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
29 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
52.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn sharp left onto North Military Trail
1433 ft · 43 sec · North Military Trail
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Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
2200 ft · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Avenue North
1921 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue North
1074 ft · 33 sec · 10th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North A Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North A Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North A Street
147 m · 15 sec · North A Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Worth Road
6 m · 1 sec · Lake Worth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake Worth Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Lake Worth Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 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 Lake Worth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
66.8 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Lake Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Lake Worth?
The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 103.1 miles from Lake Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Lake Worth.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 178.94 mi (287.98 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 Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 38,701 |
| Coordinates | 26.6170800, -80.0723100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-80.07231, 26.61708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.64 | $71.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.67 | $63.34 |
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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