How far is Nocatee, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Nocatee, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Seminole County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nocatee and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nocatee and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Crosswater Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Preservation Trail
91 m · 6 sec · Preservation Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Preservation Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Preservation Trail
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Turn left onto Cross Town Drive
2319 ft · 53 sec · Cross Town Drive
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Turn left onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
66.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando, International Airport, International Speedway
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on I 4, US 92, FL 400: Daytona Beach, Orlando
156 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, FL 400: Orlando, South Daytona
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
3039 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 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 Nocatee and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nocatee and Isolated 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 Nocatee to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Altamonte Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Nocatee and 107.8 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nocatee and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Altamonte Springs
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 Altamonte Springs.
Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nocatee and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.55 km).
#1 Nocatee
This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0832000, -81.4028300 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $4.20 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $39.58 | $79.16 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $47.95 | $95.91 |
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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