How far is Islamorada, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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
324.92 mi
05h 12m
Flight
234.11 mi
376.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.11 mi
Kilometers
376.77 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.92 mi
Kilometers
522.91 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in Islamorada
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Islamorada
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Islamorada
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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Islamorada
162.4 mi
02h 36m
To St. Petersburg
162.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Islamorada and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    25.8 mi · 43 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road

    633 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    203.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Alligator Alley

  14. 14

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
203 mi · 63%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.8 mi · 11%
Overseas Highway
25.8 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 6%
Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 5%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

203 mi · 03h 38m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
02h 36m from Islamorada
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Islamorada 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 Islamorada to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Islamorada and 162.5 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.58 one way or $95.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Islamorada and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 234.11 mi (376.77 km).

Islamorada

#1 Islamorada

Municipality in Florida

Population7,131
Coordinates24.9243000, -80.6278400
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: US 1 (-80.627997, 24.924458)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.4 L · about $47.58
Round trip
$95.16
22.94 gal · 86.8 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.58 $95.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.72 $105.43
Premium $4.90 $56.16 $112.31
Diesel $4.35 $49.89 $99.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Islamorada and St. Petersburg. The current time is 05:02:41.

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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.