How far is Umatilla, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Umatilla, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Umatilla and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla and St. Petersburg.
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Start on North Trowell Avenue
44 m · 12 sec · North Trowell Avenue
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Continue on North Trowell Avenue
67 m · 18 sec · North Trowell Avenue
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Turn right onto Lone Star Street
619 ft · 27 sec · Lone Star Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
4.1 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight left
122 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Warm Springs Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Warm Springs Avenue
50 m · 3 sec · Warm Springs Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Warm Springs Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Warm Springs Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Tampa
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37.6 mi · 46 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 Umatilla and St. Petersburg.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
45.1 mi · 00h 48m
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 Umatilla and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Umatilla to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Hill 'n Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Umatilla and 66.1 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Umatilla and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hill 'n Dale
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 Hill 'n Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Umatilla and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 101.03 mi (162.59 km).
#1 Umatilla
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,895 |
| Coordinates | 28.9294300, -81.6656300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.68 | $41.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $19.58 | $39.15 |
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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