How far is Palm Beach Gardens, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Beach Gardens, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.48 mi
03h 35m
Flight
169.17 mi
272.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.17 mi
Kilometers
272.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.48 mi
Kilometers
308.15 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Wed, Jun 3, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach Gardens
Wed, Jun 3, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach Gardens
2026-06-03T07:40
Arrive St. Petersburg
Wed, Jun 3, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach Gardens
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Palm Beach Gardens
95.6 mi
01h 47m
To St. Petersburg
95.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Diamond Head Way

    155 m · 23 sec · Diamond Head Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Drive

    2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Avenue of the Masters

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions

    822 ft · 36 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avenue of the Champions

    122 m · 18 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions

    628 ft · 30 sec · Avenue of the Champions

  7. 7

    Turn left onto PGA Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 6 min · PGA Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bee Line Highway

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Bee Line Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard

    33.1 mi · 45 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    2607 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach Gardens and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
98.4 mi · 51%
East Hickory Street
41.3 mi · 22%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 7%
Bee Line Highway
13.5 mi · 7%
I 75 North
10.4 mi · 5%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 47m from Palm Beach Gardens
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Palm Beach Gardens and Widespread 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 Palm Beach Gardens to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 95.6 miles from Palm Beach Gardens and 95.8 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Palm Beach Gardens and Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Placid Lakes, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Placid Lakes.

RAIL

Sebring

29 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

69 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

78 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Gardens and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 169.17 mi (272.25 km).

Palm Beach Gardens

#1 Palm Beach Gardens

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population58,210
Coordinates26.8233900, -80.1386500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Diamond Head Way (-80.138588, 26.823452)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.08
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.04 $56.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.07 $62.14
Premium $4.90 $33.10 $66.19
Diesel $4.35 $29.41 $58.81

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Beach Gardens and St. Petersburg. The current time is 07:40:34.

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.