How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Oakland, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Oakland, FL is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Oakland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Oakland.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 North: Apopka
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Western Beltway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535: Winter Garden Vineland Road
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Stoneybrook West Parkway
584 ft · 13 sec · Stoneybrook West Parkway
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Turn left onto Winter Garden Vineland Road
913 ft · 27 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Turn slight left
105 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Winter Garden Vineland Road
2813 ft · 56 sec · Winter Garden Vineland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vineland Road
41 m · 3 sec · Vineland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Vineland Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Vineland Road
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Turn left onto West Colonial Drive
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Colonial Drive
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Turn right onto Tubb Street
1454 ft · 47 sec · Tubb Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
1630 ft · 45 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Oakland.
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
58.6 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Oakland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Oakland?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 53.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 53.7 miles from Oakland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.72 one way or $31.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Oakland.
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 Oakland. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.61 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 Oakland
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,152 |
| Coordinates | 28.5550000, -81.6331300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakland (-81.63313, 28.555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.49 | $32.97 |
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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