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Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Auburndale, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

66.4 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Auburndale, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 66.4-mile drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Auburndale, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with I-4 and I-275 forming the backbone for a significant portion of your journey. You'll also navigate East Memorial Boulevard as you approach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is an economical option for a quick transition within Florida. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the drive, making it a convenient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 27.7 mi 30m
I 275 21.4 mi 27m
East Memorial Boulevard 10.6 mi 17m
Memorial Boulevard 3.4 mi 5m
5th Avenue North 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
34th Street South 0.4 mi 1m
North Bartow Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 4 — 27.7 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Auburndale, FL.

1

Start on US 19

0.4 mi · 1 min · 34th Street South
2

Turn right onto FL 595

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 275 North
4

Merge onto I 275

21 mi · 27 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 4

28 mi · 30 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 28 Toward Lakeland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto FL 546

3.4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on US 92

11 mi · 17 min · East Memorial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

North Bartow Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Plant City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plant City, FL

33 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tampa, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Temple Terrace, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 65.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | FL 595 / 5th Avenue North

Turn right onto FL 595 / 5th Avenue North

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 275

Merge onto I 275

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 45B Toward I 4 East: Orlando
7
51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Take the exit toward Lakeland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward Lakeland
6
65.9 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | Main Street

Turn left onto Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.57 one way

$21.14 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $11.50 $22.99
premium $4.72 $12.35 $24.69
diesel $5.61 $14.66 $29.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Auburndale, FL

Morning in Auburndale on Sunday

Local time

8:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 66.4-mile journey. The road profile indicates that 74% of your drive will be on highways, including a substantial 27.7-mile stretch on I-4 without interruption. While the majority of the route involves interstate travel, you will transition to East Memorial Boulevard in the later stages, offering a slight change in scenery before reaching Auburndale. This drive is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, with the focus on covering ground quickly on well-trafficked roads.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 275. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FL 595 / 5th Avenue North.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FL 595 / 5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Auburndale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lakeland along the way.

Lakeland

51.5 mi in | ~1h 2m

About the Cities

Arriving in Auburndale, FL

Full guide →

Auburndale is a town in Polk County, Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (FL 595 / 5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburndale, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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