How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Orange City, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Orange City, FL is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.5 mi
02h 45m
Flight
116.92 mi
188.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.92 mi
Kilometers
188.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.5 mi
Kilometers
222.9 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-06-01T20:23
Arrive Orange City
Mon, Jun 1, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
69.3 mi
01h 22m
To Orange City
69.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Orange City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Orange City.

  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

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Orange City

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Saxon Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Enterprise Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Enterprise Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Volusia Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Volusia Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Graves Avenue

    100 m · 12 sec · East Graves Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Graves Avenue

    99 m · 13 sec · East Graves Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Graves Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Orange City.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
111 mi · 80%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 16%
Volusia Avenue
1.75 mi · 1%
Saxon Boulevard
1.3 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
Enterprise Road
0.95 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 22m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Orange City?

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 69.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 69.2 miles from Orange City.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Orange City.

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 Orange City. Straight-line distance: 116.92 mi (188.17 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Orange City

City in Western Iowa

Population12,335
Coordinates28.9488800, -81.2986700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Orange City (-81.29867, 28.94888)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.57
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.28 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $4.90 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $4.35 $21.27 $42.54

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Orange City. The current time is 20:23:45.

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.