Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
109.5 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Photo: Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Astatula, FL covers 109.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 5th Avenue North, I 275 North, I 4 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 109.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Astatula, FL is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Astatula, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 33 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeland Hills Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Astatula, FL.
Start on 34th Street South
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward FL 33: Polk City
Turn left onto Lakeland Hills Boulevard
Continue on Commonwealth Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Howey Road
Turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn straight
Turn right onto Florida Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astatula, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from St. Petersburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 109.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Astatula, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Astatula, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.29 one way
$36.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.81 | $39.63 |
| premium | $4.90 | $21.11 | $42.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Astatula on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Lakeland, FL
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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