How far is Daytona Beach Shores, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Daytona Beach Shores, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.43 mi
02h 56m
Flight
141.57 mi
227.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.57 mi
Kilometers
227.83 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.43 mi
Kilometers
269.45 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Daytona Beach Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daytona Beach Shores
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daytona Beach Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Daytona Beach Shores
82.8 mi
01h 28m
To St. Petersburg
84.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach Shores and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach Shores and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Atlantic Avenue

    1532 ft · 39 sec · South Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richards Lane

    1131 ft · 50 sec · Richards Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Peninsula Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Peninsula Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Silver Beach Avenue

    108 m · 10 sec · Silver Beach Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Orange Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Orange Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ridgewood Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Nova Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nova Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Beville Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Beville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Beville Road

    1.4 km · 56 sec · Beville Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  22. 22

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 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 Daytona Beach Shores 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
83.9 mi · 50%
Beville Road
50.6 mi · 30%
I 275 South
21.7 mi · 13%
South Peninsula Drive
2.48 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.17 mi · 1%
Bellevue Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
141.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 28m from Daytona Beach Shores
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Daytona Beach Shores and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daytona Beach Shores to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Daytona Beach Shores and 84.7 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach Shores and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach Shores and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.83 km).

Daytona Beach Shores

#1 Daytona Beach Shores

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population4,641
Coordinates29.1760900, -80.9828300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: South Atlantic Avenue (-80.98295, 29.176042)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.03
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.51 $49.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.16 $54.32
Premium $4.90 $28.94 $57.87
Diesel $4.35 $25.71 $51.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Daytona Beach Shores and St. Petersburg. The current time is 07:15:32.

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.