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

The driving distance from Molino, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 463.1 miles (745.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
463.12 mi
07h 40m
Flight
345.92 mi
556.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.92 mi
Kilometers
556.71 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
463.12 mi
Kilometers
745.32 km
Drive Time
07h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Fri, May 29, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Molino
Sat, May 30, 2:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molino
2026-05-29T11:25
Arrive St. Petersburg
Fri, May 29, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:40 PM to 4:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Molino
8:00 PM CDT
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 Molino
236.5 mi
03h 50m
To St. Petersburg
226.6 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
91°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brickyard Road

    154 m · 27 sec · Brickyard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Molino Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway

    7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Molino Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    214.4 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

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

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  10. 10

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

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  28. 28

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Molino 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Molino Road
217 mi · 47%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 32%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 3%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 1%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Molino Road

Merge slight right

214 mi · 03h 50m

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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+117.2 mi
345.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 50m from Molino
Leave By
8:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Molino and 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 Molino to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 463.1 miles (745.3 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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 236.5 miles from Molino and 226.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.2 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 $67.78 one way or $135.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Molino and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Molino and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 345.92 mi (556.71 km).

Molino

#1 Molino

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population1,277
Coordinates30.7240800, -87.3141400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Brickyard Road (-87.31406, 30.724132)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 745 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.34 gal
61.86 L · about $67.78
Round trip
$135.56
32.68 gal · 123.72 L
Estimated CO2
145.2 kg one way
Round trip: 290.4 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.78 $135.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.10 $150.20
Premium $4.90 $80.00 $160.00
Diesel $4.35 $71.08 $142.16

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Molino, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Molino is 11:25:44, although it is 12:25:44 in St. Petersburg.

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.