How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Wedgefield, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Wedgefield, FL is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Wedgefield.
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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
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
1380 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
18.5 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528: International Airport, Cocoa
1384 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dallas Boulevard
902 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
751 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dallas Boulevard
966 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Starry Street
1 mi · 2 min · Starry Street
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Turn left onto Bancroft Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bancroft Boulevard
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Turn right onto Paddock Street
134 m · 19 sec · Paddock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Paddock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Wedgefield.
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
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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 Mostly Sunny near Wedgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Wedgefield?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 61.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 61.8 miles from Wedgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Wedgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Wedgefield. Straight-line distance: 109.46 mi (176.16 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 Wedgefield
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 6,705 |
| Coordinates | 28.4877800, -81.0772900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wedgefield (-81.07729, 28.48778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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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