How far is Miramar Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Miramar Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Taylor County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miramar Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Scenic Gulf Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto Emerald Coast Parkway West
10.2 mi · 16 min · Emerald Coast Parkway West
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Turn left onto US Highway 331 South
23.8 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
139.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 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 Miramar Beach and St. Petersburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Miramar Beach and Clear near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miramar Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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?
Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.5 miles from Miramar Beach and 179.8 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 CDT. 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 $56.66 one way or $113.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miramar Beach and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Miramar Beach and Clear near St. Petersburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miramar Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 285.84 mi (460.01 km).
#1 Miramar Beach
Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
| Population | 6,146 |
| Coordinates | 30.3743700, -86.3585600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $56.66 | $113.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $62.78 | $125.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $66.88 | $133.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $59.42 | $118.84 |
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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