How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Medulla, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Medulla, FL is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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
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City 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 Medulla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Medulla.
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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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 563: Harden Boulevard
2751 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Parkway Frontage Road South
1793 ft · 30 sec · Parkway Frontage Road South
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Turn slight right
774 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Harden Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harden Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Pipkin Road
1281 ft · 42 sec · West Pipkin Road
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Turn left onto Old Road 37
2770 ft · 1 min · Old Road 37
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Road 37
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Medulla.
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
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Medulla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Medulla?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Temple Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 28.8 miles from Medulla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.42 one way or $16.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Medulla.
Stop Ideas Near Temple Terrace
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Medulla. Straight-line distance: 45.21 mi (72.76 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 Medulla
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 8,892 |
| Coordinates | 27.9678000, -81.9734200 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medulla (-81.97342, 27.9678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
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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