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

The driving distance from Palm Beach Shores, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.08 mi
03h 42m
Flight
176.24 mi
283.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.24 mi
Kilometers
283.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.08 mi
Kilometers
317.17 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Palm Beach Shores
Sun, Apr 19, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach Shores
2026-04-18T22:19
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach Shores
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Placid Lakes
FL

City in United States of America

From Palm Beach Shores
98.6 mi
01h 51m
To St. Petersburg
98.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edwards Lane

    44 m · 11 sec · Edwards Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue

    1081 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bamboo Road

    532 ft · 17 sec · Bamboo Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    845 ft · 23 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Blue Heron Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Blue Heron Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Blue Heron Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 8 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard

    33.1 mi · 45 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    65.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Hickory Street

    8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    2607 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  23. 23

    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 Shores 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
98.4 mi · 50%
East Hickory Street
41.3 mi · 21%
Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi · 10%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Placid Lakes
01h 51m from Palm Beach Shores
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Beach Shores 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 Palm Beach Shores to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 98.6 miles from Palm Beach Shores and 98.5 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Beach Shores and Sunny 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 Shores and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 176.24 mi (283.63 km).

Palm Beach Shores

#1 Palm Beach Shores

Town of the United States

Population1,261
Coordinates26.7781200, -80.0356000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Edwards Lane (-80.035629, 26.778412)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.33 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.74
13.92 gal · 52.66 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.87 $57.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.99 $63.98
Premium $4.90 $34.08 $68.15
Diesel $4.35 $30.28 $60.55

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Beach Shores and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:19:37.

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.