How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Willow Oak, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Willow Oak, FL is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 01h 11m.
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 third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Willow Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Willow Oak.
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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
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
8.1 mi · 11 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South 78th Street
1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street
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Turn slight right
83 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
18.5 mi · 25 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Luel Street
691 ft · 30 sec · Luel Street
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Continue on Johnson Road
782 ft · 34 sec · Johnson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Willow Oak.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
18.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Willow Oak?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 25.5 miles from Willow Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Willow Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
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 Tampa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Willow Oak. Straight-line distance: 41.64 mi (67.01 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 Willow Oak
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
| Population | 6,732 |
| Coordinates | 27.9161400, -82.0178600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willow Oak (-82.01786, 27.91614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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