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

The driving distance from Midway, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 458.4 miles (737.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
458.39 mi
07h 24m
Flight
318.38 mi
512.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.38 mi
Kilometers
512.38 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.39 mi
Kilometers
737.7 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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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 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:21 PM EST
Return by in Midway
Sat, Nov 7, 3:46 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-11-06T12:56
Arrive St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 8:21 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Midway
229 mi
03h 42m
To St. Petersburg
229.3 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSW

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 Cedar Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keystone Drive

    146 m · 25 sec · Keystone Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    2173 ft · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    202.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

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

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  27. 27

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  30. 30

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  31. 31

    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

Long-distance drive

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

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
203 mi · 44%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 32%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 3%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+140 mi
318.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 42m from Midway
Leave By
9:10 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Midway 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 Midway to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 458.4 miles (737.7 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229 miles from Midway and 229.3 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 140 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.03 one way or $124.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Midway and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 318.38 mi (512.38 km).

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#1 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Street (-87.004781, 30.406568)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 738 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.18 gal
61.23 L · about $62.03
Round trip
$124.07
32.36 gal · 122.46 L
Estimated CO2
143.8 kg one way
Round trip: 287.6 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $62.03 $124.07
Mid-grade $4.32 $69.90 $139.80
Premium $4.66 $75.45 $150.89
Diesel $5.94 $96.13 $192.25

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Midway is 12:56:59, although it is 13:56:59 in St. Petersburg.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.