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

The driving distance from Winter Springs, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.55 mi
02h 08m
Flight
105.25 mi
169.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.25 mi
Kilometers
169.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.55 mi
Kilometers
197.22 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Winter Springs
Sun, May 31, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Springs
2026-05-31T09:38
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winter Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Winter Springs
60.4 mi
01h 04m
To St. Petersburg
62.1 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
92°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1466 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    66 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  14. 14

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  19. 19

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter Springs 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
89 mi · 73%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 18%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
34th Street North
0.51 mi
Ivanhoe Boulevard
0.32 mi
FL 595
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
105.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 04m from Winter Springs
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winter Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 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 60.4 miles from Winter Springs and 62.1 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.92 one way or $35.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Winter Springs and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 105.25 mi (169.38 km).

Winter Springs

#1 Winter Springs

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States of America

Population37,423
Coordinates28.6988900, -81.3081200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.308148, 28.698888)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $17.92
Round trip
$35.84
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $17.92 $35.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.85 $39.71
Premium $4.90 $21.15 $42.30
Diesel $4.35 $18.79 $37.58

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Winter Springs and St. Petersburg. The current time is 09:38:31.

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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.