How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Wekiwa Springs, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Wekiwa Springs, FL is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
120.43 mi
02h 25m
Flight
99.66 mi
160.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.66 mi
Kilometers
160.39 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.43 mi
Kilometers
193.81 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wekiwa Springs
Sat, May 16, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 17, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-16T20:48
Arrive Wekiwa Springs
Sat, May 16, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From St. Petersburg
60.2 mi
01h 12m
To Wekiwa Springs
60.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Wekiwa Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Wekiwa Springs.

  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

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 434: Longwood, Winter Springs

    1481 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wekiva Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wekiva Springs Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Boulevard South

    1851 ft · 1 min · Sweetwater Boulevard South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Green Lake Drive

    140 m · 22 sec · Green Lake Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Lake Drive

    113 m · 22 sec · Blue Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Green Lake Circle

    538 ft · 24 sec · Green Lake Circle

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Lake Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Wekiwa Springs.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
93.3 mi · 78%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 18%
Wekiva Springs Road
1.87 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 mi
Sweetwater Boulevard South
0.35 mi
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 12m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Wekiwa Springs?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.8 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 60.2 miles from Wekiwa Springs.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Wekiwa Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Wekiwa Springs. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Wekiwa Springs

#2 Wekiwa Springs

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

Population21,998
Coordinates28.6986100, -81.4256300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Wekiwa Springs (-81.42563, 28.69861)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.09 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.26
8.5 gal · 32.18 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.63 $35.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.53 $39.07
Premium $4.90 $20.81 $41.62
Diesel $4.35 $18.49 $36.97

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Wekiwa Springs. The current time is 20:48:28.

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.