How far is Big Pine Key, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Big Pine Key, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 376.6 miles (606.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.61 mi
06h 17m
Flight
229.46 mi
369.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.46 mi
Kilometers
369.28 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.61 mi
Kilometers
606.1 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, May 7, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 11:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Pine Key
2026-05-06T22:42
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, May 7, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Pine Key
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Big Pine Key
188.2 mi
03h 08m
To St. Petersburg
188.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Pine Key and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Pine Key and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road

    633 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    203.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Alligator Alley

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Pine Key and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
203 mi · 54%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 18%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.8 mi · 9%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 5%
Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 5%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

203 mi · 03h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+147.1 mi
229.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
03h 08m from Big Pine Key
Leave By
11:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Big Pine Key and Partly Cloudy near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Pine Key to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 376.6 miles (606.1 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Big Pine Key and 188.4 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.13 one way or $110.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Big Pine Key and Partly Cloudy near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, 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 Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Pine Key and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 229.46 mi (369.28 km).

Big Pine Key

#1 Big Pine Key

Census designated place

Population4,252
Coordinates24.6698700, -81.3539700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-81.353976, 24.669584)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.29 gal
50.31 L · about $55.13
Round trip
$110.25
26.58 gal · 100.62 L
Estimated CO2
118.1 kg one way
Round trip: 236.2 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $55.13 $110.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $61.08 $122.16
Premium $4.90 $65.07 $130.14
Diesel $4.35 $57.81 $115.62

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Pine Key and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:42:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.