How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Montverde, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Montverde, FL is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Montverde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Montverde.
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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
37.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
1396 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
114 m · 5 sec · Lakeland Hills Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
11.3 mi · 15 min · Commonwealth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
10.8 mi · 14 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right onto Lakeshore Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto Anderson Hill Road
1 km · 2 min · Anderson Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
826 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Johns Lake Road
1060 ft · 39 sec · Johns Lake Road
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
147 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Montverde.
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
37.1 mi · 00h 41m
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 Sunny near Montverde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Montverde?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 51.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 51.7 miles from Montverde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Montverde.
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 Montverde. Straight-line distance: 83.86 mi (134.96 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 Montverde
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,726 |
| Coordinates | 28.6002800, -81.6739600 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montverde (-81.67396, 28.60028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 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 | $4.15 | $15.14 | $30.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
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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