How far is Atlantic Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (311 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 9th Street
29 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto East Coast Drive
91 m · 10 sec · East Coast Drive
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Turn right onto Plaza Street
1231 ft · 35 sec · Plaza Street
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Turn slight left onto Seminole Road
1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard
7.4 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 295 South
1421 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Beltway
3.7 mi · 4 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on East Beltway
5.6 mi · 6 min · East Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 South: Saint Augustine
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 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 Atlantic Beach 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 left
83.2 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Atlantic Beach 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 Atlantic Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Atlantic Beach and 126.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (311 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Atlantic Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Heathrow
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 Heathrow.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 193.27 mi (311.04 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
City in Duval County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,846 |
| Coordinates | 30.3344100, -81.3987000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $36.83 | $73.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.81 | $81.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
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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