How far is Ormond Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Ormond Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ormond Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ormond Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Granada Boulevard
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Granada Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward FL 40 East: Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach
1751 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 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 Ormond Beach 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ormond Beach and 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 Ormond Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Ormond Beach and 83.8 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ormond Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ormond Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 143.76 mi (231.36 km).
#1 Ormond Beach
A city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 44,043 |
| Coordinates | 29.2858100, -81.0558900 |
| 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: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.12 | $54.23 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.89 | $57.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.67 | $51.33 |
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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