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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg is 131.71 miles (211.97 km).

Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 131.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Gainesville to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 152.24 miles (245.01 km) by car.

Driving from Gainesville to St. Petersburg will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Gainesville

The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.

Population 135004
GPS Coordinates 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W
Latitude 29.6516300
Longitude -82.3248300
Altitude 54
Country United States
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#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.

Population 253693
GPS Coordinates 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W
Latitude 27.7708600
Longitude -82.6792700
Altitude 13
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and St. Petersburg

The distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg is 245 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 43 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Gainesville and St. Petersburg. The current time is 19:26:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.34 liters (5.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to St. Petersburg is $17.86 (diesel $23.37).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $17.86 $20.1 $21.84 $23.37

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and St. Petersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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