How far is Jupiter, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Jupiter, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jupiter and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jupiter and St. Petersburg.
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Start on West Indiantown Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
1645 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 714: Martin Highway
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Martin Highway
18 mi · 27 min · Southwest Martin Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard
9.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
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Merge slight right
65.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
2607 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 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 Jupiter 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.
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Merge slight right
65.3 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jupiter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jupiter to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Jupiter and 93 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jupiter and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jupiter and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 168.84 mi (271.72 km).
#1 Jupiter
Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 26.9342200, -80.0942100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
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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