How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Winter Haven, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Winter Haven, FL is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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 32m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Winter Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Winter Haven.
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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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Polk Parkway
61 m · 3 sec · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 540: Winter Lake Road
129 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 540 East: Winter Haven, Legoland
1877 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Winter Lake Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Winter Lake Road
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Turn left
2201 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Recker Highway
1166 ft · 29 sec · Recker Highway
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Turn right onto Avenue O Southwest
1296 ft · 36 sec · Avenue O Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lake Shipp Drive
1738 ft · 54 sec · North Lake Shipp Drive
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Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
1895 ft · 52 sec · 15th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Lake Howard Drive South
1.3 km · 2 min · Lake Howard Drive South
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1359 ft · 41 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Winter Haven.
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
25.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Winter Haven?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Seffner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 35.9 miles from Winter Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Seffner
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 Seffner.
Union Station
Lakeland
Lakeland
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Winter Haven. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 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 Winter Haven
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 46,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.0222400, -81.7328600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winter Haven (-81.73286, 28.02224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.63 | $23.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
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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