How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Winter Park, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Winter Park, FL is about 112 miles (180.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.03 mi
02h 16m
Flight
99.71 mi
160.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.71 mi
Kilometers
160.46 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.03 mi
Kilometers
180.29 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winter Park
Wed, Jun 3, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Wed, Jun 3, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-06-03T00:37
Arrive Winter Park
Wed, Jun 3, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
56 mi
01h 08m
To Winter Park
56 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Winter Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Winter Park.

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Par Street

    1411 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Par Street

    138 m · 17 sec · Par Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clay Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · Clay Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1045 ft · 51 sec · Westminster Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Orange Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Orange Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairbanks Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairbanks Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Osceola Avenue

    2052 ft · 58 sec · Osceola Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Brewer Avenue

    954 ft · 27 sec · Brewer Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brewer Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Winter Park.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
85.6 mi · 76%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 19%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi · 1%
North Orange Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Fairbanks Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
34th Street South
0.44 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 08m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Winter Park?

The road trip is about 112 miles (180.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 56 miles from St. Petersburg and 56 miles from Winter Park.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Park.

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 Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 99.71 mi (160.46 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Winter Park

#2 Winter Park

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population30,667
Coordinates28.6000000, -81.3392400
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Winter Park (-81.33924, 28.6)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.96 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
7.9 gal · 29.92 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.15 $36.31
Premium $4.90 $19.34 $38.68
Diesel $4.35 $17.18 $34.37

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Winter Park. The current time is 00:37:53.

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.