How far is Coral Springs, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.6 mi
03h 30m
Flight
180.87 mi
291.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.87 mi
Kilometers
291.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.6 mi
Kilometers
395.25 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive St. Petersburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Coral Springs
122.6 mi
01h 45m
To St. Petersburg
123 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sample Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway

    2611 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    596 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  8. 8

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
210 mi · 86%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 4%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 1%
31st Street South
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 45m from Coral Springs
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 122.6 miles from Coral Springs and 123 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.96 one way or $71.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 180.87 mi (291.08 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.270601, 26.271157)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $35.96
Round trip
$71.93
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.96 $71.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.85 $79.69
Premium $4.90 $42.45 $84.90
Diesel $4.35 $37.71 $75.43

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and St. Petersburg. The current time is 19:40:05.

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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.