How far is Cooper City, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Cooper City, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cooper City and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooper City and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street
145 m · 29 sec · Southwest 51st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 90th Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min · Southwest 90th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Griffin Road
3164 ft · 1 min · Griffin Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 100th Avenue
64 m · 6 sec · Southwest 100th Avenue
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Continue on Nob Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nob Hill Road
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Continue on South Nob Hill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Nob Hill Road
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 595 West
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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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 Cooper City 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.
Port Everglades Expressway
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cooper City 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 Cooper City to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 120 miles from Cooper City and 121.8 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.42 one way or $70.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cooper City and Partly Sunny 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cooper City and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 189.78 mi (305.42 km).
#1 Cooper City
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,800 |
| Coordinates | 26.0573100, -80.2717200 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $35.42 | $70.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $41.81 | $83.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.15 | $74.30 |
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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