How far is Winter Haven, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Winter Haven, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winter Haven and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Haven and St. Petersburg.
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Start on West Central Avenue
1359 ft · 41 sec · West Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Howard Drive Southwest
2372 ft · 1 min · Lake Howard Drive Southwest
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Continue on South Lake Howard Drive
1919 ft · 59 sec · South Lake Howard Drive
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Turn left onto 15th Street Southwest
1982 ft · 55 sec · 15th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shipp Drive
1732 ft · 48 sec · North Lake Shipp Drive
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Turn right onto Avenue O Southwest
1296 ft · 45 sec · Avenue O Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Recker Highway
1133 ft · 21 sec · Recker Highway
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Continue straight
2086 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Winter Lake Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Winter Lake Road
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Continue on Winter Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winter Lake Road
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Polk Parkway
12.1 mi · 14 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 29 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 Winter Haven 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 4 West
Merge slight right
25.7 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winter Haven and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winter Haven to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 36 miles from Winter Haven and 37.7 miles from St. Petersburg.
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 13.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winter Haven and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winter Haven and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 60.35 mi (97.12 km).
#1 Winter Haven
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 46,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.0222400, -81.7328600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
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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