How far is St. Petersburg, FL from West Park, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to West Park, FL is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and West Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and West Park.
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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
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 26: Newberry Road, Gainesville, Newberry
1852 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto FL 26 East: Newberry Road, Gainesville, University Of Florida
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Newberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Newberry Road
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Turn left onto Northwest 55th Street
3256 ft · 2 min · Northwest 55th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 55th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and West Park.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near West Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to West Park?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Bushnell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 77.1 miles from West Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.61 one way or $45.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near West Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bushnell
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 Bushnell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and West Park. Straight-line distance: 132.17 mi (212.71 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 West Park
City in Florida, United States of America
| Population | 15,038 |
| Coordinates | 29.6683000, -82.4017700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Park (-82.40177, 29.6683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.61 | $45.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.68 | $53.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.71 | $47.42 |
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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