How far is Loxahatchee Groves, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Loxahatchee Groves, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loxahatchee Groves and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loxahatchee Groves and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Tangerine Drive
1606 ft · 1 min · Tangerine Drive
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Turn right onto D Road
553 ft · 30 sec · D Road
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
25.2 mi · 31 min · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Take the exit straight
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Loxahatchee Groves 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
86.5 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Loxahatchee Groves 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 Loxahatchee Groves to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Loxahatchee Groves and 90.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.75 one way or $57.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Loxahatchee Groves and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tice
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 Tice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loxahatchee Groves and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 165.45 mi (266.26 km).
#1 Loxahatchee Groves
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,623 |
| Coordinates | 26.6836800, -80.2797700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.75 | $57.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.15 | $60.29 |
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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