How far is Williamsburg, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
98.24 mi
01h 47m
Flight
87.5 mi
140.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.5 mi
Kilometers
140.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.24 mi
Kilometers
158.1 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Williamsburg
49.1 mi
00h 53m
To St. Petersburg
49.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Lady Bug Place

    85 m · 18 sec · Lady Bug Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive

    691 ft · 30 sec · Lazy Lake Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue

    585 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard

    1596 ft · 34 sec · Orangewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Universal Boulevard

    121 m · 10 sec · Universal Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll West: Orlando, Tampa

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  15. 15

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
71.7 mi · 73%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 22%
Beachline Expressway
1.78 mi · 2%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi · 1%
Orangewood Boulevard
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

71 mi · 01h 19m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 53m from Williamsburg
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Williamsburg and 49.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plant City, 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 Plant City.

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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
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Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.82 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

Population7,646
Coordinates28.4144500, -81.4428500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Lady Bug Place (-81.442643, 28.414303)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $14.39
Round trip
$28.79
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.39 $28.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.90 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $4.35 $15.09 $30.19

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:34:36.

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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.