How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg is 300.02 miles (482.84 km).
Flight distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is 300.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 51 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 46 minutes to travel from Fort Walton Beach to St. Petersburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to St. Petersburg, Florida is: 427.38 miles (687.81 km) by car.
Driving from Fort Walton Beach to St. Petersburg will take approximately 07 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22396 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°25'14"N 86°37'1"W |
| Latitude | 30.4205900 |
| Longitude | -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. St. Petersburg is known for its beaches, its many museums, and its many attractions, such as the Salvador Dali Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts.
| Population | 253693 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°46'15"N 82°40'45"W |
| Latitude | 27.7708600 |
| Longitude | -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Petersburg: US 19 (-82.679372,27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg
The distance between Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg is 688 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Walton Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Fort Walton Beach is 07:58:33, although it is 08:58:33 in St. Petersburg.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 32 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 57.09 liters (15.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fort Walton Beach to St. Petersburg is $50.13 (diesel $65.6).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $50.13 | $56.43 | $61.32 | $65.6 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
