How far is Ocean Ridge, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Ocean Ridge, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocean Ridge and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Ridge and St. Petersburg.
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Start on North Ocean Boulevard
6 m · 9 sec · North Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
3122 ft · 2 min · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Federal Highway
642 ft · 23 sec · Federal Highway
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Turn left onto East Boynton Beach Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · East Boynton Beach Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
3099 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
1850 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33.1 mi · 45 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
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Merge slight right
65.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
2607 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 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 Ocean Ridge and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Merge slight right
65.3 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Ocean Ridge 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 Ocean Ridge to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Ocean Ridge and 106.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.15 one way or $62.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ocean Ridge and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
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 Placid Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Ridge and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 183.16 mi (294.76 km).
#1 Ocean Ridge
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,957 |
| Coordinates | 26.5270200, -80.0483700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.15 | $62.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.52 | $69.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
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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