How far is St. Petersburg, FL from North DeLand, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to North DeLand, FL is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.79 mi
02h 55m
Flight
121.86 mi
196.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.86 mi
Kilometers
196.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.79 mi
Kilometers
234.62 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 9:33 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Jun 4, 12:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-06-03T18:37
Arrive North DeLand
Wed, Jun 3, 9:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
72.9 mi
01h 27m
To North DeLand
72.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and North DeLand.

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    38.6 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 472: Deltona, DeLand

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 472 West: Cassadaga, De Land, Orange City Historic District, Blue Springs State Park

    137 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 92 East: DeLand

    1940 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Woodland Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Woodland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Woodland Boulevard

    42 m · 2 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Woodland Boulevard

    616 ft · 18 sec · South Woodland Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Beresford Avenue

    1305 ft · 33 sec · East Beresford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Amelia Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Amelia Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Amelia Avenue

    22 m · 1 sec · North Amelia Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Amelia Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    599 ft · 26 sec · Cumberland Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
113 mi · 78%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 15%
FL 472 West
3.01 mi · 2%
South Woodland Boulevard
2.58 mi · 2%
South Amelia Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 27m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 72.8 miles from North DeLand.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.32 one way or $42.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North DeLand.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

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

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and North DeLand. Straight-line distance: 121.86 mi (196.11 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
North DeLand

#2 North DeLand

County seat of Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population1,450
Coordinates29.0494300, -81.2981200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: North DeLand (-81.29812, 29.04943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $21.32
Round trip
$42.64
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.32 $42.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.62 $47.25
Premium $4.90 $25.17 $50.33
Diesel $4.35 $22.36 $44.72

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and North DeLand. The current time is 18:37:43.

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.