How far is East Perrine, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from East Perrine, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Perrine and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Perrine and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Southwest 174th Street
546 ft · 26 sec · Southwest 174th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 92nd Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 92nd Avenue
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
210.9 mi · 3 hr 46 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 East Perrine and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
211 mi · 03h 46m
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 East Perrine 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 East Perrine to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 268.3 miles (431.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from East Perrine and 133.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.28 one way or $78.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Perrine and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Perrine and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 207.81 mi (334.44 km).
#1 East Perrine
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 7,156 |
| Coordinates | 25.6087200, -80.3389400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.52 | $87.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.37 | $92.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.19 | $82.39 |
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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