How far is Tavares, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Tavares, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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 Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and St. Petersburg.
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Start on East Alfred Street
91 m · 8 sec · East Alfred Street
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Turn right onto North Disston Avenue
665 ft · 29 sec · North Disston Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Main Street
6 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
2015 ft · 55 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2124 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Duncan Drive
6.1 mi · 9 min · Duncan Drive
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Continue on Palm Avenue
13.4 mi · 20 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Continue on Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
5.7 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West
2148 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavares and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
37.3 mi · 00h 41m
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 Tavares and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tavares to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 57.4 miles from Tavares and 62.1 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $35.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tavares and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia
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 Gibsonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 91.99 mi (148.05 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.50 | $35.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
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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