How far is Oriole Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Oriole Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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
454.78 mi
07h 28m
Flight
321.4 mi
517.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.4 mi
Kilometers
517.25 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
454.78 mi
Kilometers
731.9 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 12:38 PM EST
Return by in Oriole Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 7:07 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oriole Beach
2026-11-07T04:10
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 11:38 AM CST
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:28 PM to 3:58 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
9:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oriole Beach
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Oriole Beach
228.2 mi
03h 44m
To St. Petersburg
226.6 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oriole Beach and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Pine Drive

    83 m · 17 sec · Shady Pine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bay Street

    910 ft · 27 sec · Bay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oriole Beach Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Oriole Beach Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left 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 Oriole Beach 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 · 45%
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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.4 mi
321.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 44m from Oriole Beach
Leave By
9:04 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oriole Beach 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 Oriole Beach to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 454.8 miles (731.9 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228.2 miles from Oriole Beach and 226.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.4 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 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 $61.54 one way or $123.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oriole 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 Mostly Sunny around Oriole Beach and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oriole Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 321.4 mi (517.25 km).

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#1 Oriole Beach

Oriole Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3738100, -87.0913600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Shady Pine Drive (-87.091953, 30.373794)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 732 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.05 gal
60.75 L · about $61.54
Round trip
$123.07
32.1 gal · 121.5 L
Estimated CO2
142.6 kg one way
Round trip: 285.3 kg / 629 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $61.54 $123.07
Mid-grade $4.32 $69.34 $138.67
Premium $4.66 $74.84 $149.68
Diesel $5.94 $95.35 $190.71

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 Oriole Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Oriole Beach is 04:10:41, although it is 05:10:41 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.