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

The driving distance from Midway, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
274.07 mi
04h 38m
Flight
216.59 mi
348.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.59 mi
Kilometers
348.57 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.07 mi
Kilometers
441.07 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Midway
Tue, May 5, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-05-04T23:10
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, May 5, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
Chiefland
FL

City in Levy County, Florida, United States of America

From Midway
138.1 mi
02h 19m
To St. Petersburg
135.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Joyner Road

    1788 ft · 1 min · Joyner Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2614 ft · 45 sec · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blue Star Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City

    1700 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  26. 26

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 54%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 20%
I 10 East
33.1 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 6%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 3%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida Georgia Parkway

Keep slight right

55.2 mi · 01h 11m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
216.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chiefland
02h 19m from Midway
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Midway to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Chiefland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Midway and 135.9 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.11 one way or $80.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chiefland

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

56 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

76 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

77 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

105 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 216.59 mi (348.57 km).

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#1 Midway

City in Florida, United States

Population2,956
Coordinates30.4954800, -84.4543500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Joyner Road (-84.454573, 30.495445)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.61 L · about $40.11
Round trip
$80.22
19.34 gal · 73.22 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.11 $80.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.44 $88.89
Premium $4.90 $47.34 $94.69
Diesel $4.35 $42.06 $84.13

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Midway and St. Petersburg. The current time is 23:10:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.