How far is Coconut Creek, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Creek, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Creek and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Portofino Point
19 m · 4 sec · Portofino Point
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Continue on Portofino Point
571 ft · 27 sec · Portofino Point
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
3148 ft · 2 min · Wynmoor Circle
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Turn right onto Westgate Drive
628 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Drive
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Turn left onto Lyons Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lyons Road
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Turn slight left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1139 ft · 24 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
1789 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
94 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
5.4 mi · 10 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Take the exit left toward SR 869 Toll South: Miami, Sawgrass Expressway
2764 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
596 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 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 Coconut Creek 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 75 North
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coconut Creek to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Coconut Creek and 128.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.04 one way or $74.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coconut Creek and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 186.29 mi (299.8 km).
#1 Coconut Creek
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 61,128 |
| Coordinates | 26.2517500, -80.1789400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $37.04 | $74.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
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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