How far is Palm Coast, FL from Saint Augustine, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Coast, FL to Saint Augustine, FL is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.08 mi
00h 39m
Flight
22.34 mi
35.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.34 mi
Kilometers
35.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.08 mi
Kilometers
40.37 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Augustine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Palm Coast
Thu, Oct 15, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Coast
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive Saint Augustine
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palm Coast
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Butler Beach
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Palm Coast
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Saint Augustine
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Coast and Saint Augustine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Coast and Saint Augustine.

  1. 1

    Start on Collingwood Lane

    19 m · 8 sec · Collingwood Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive

    65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Palm Harbor Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Matanzas Woods Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Matanzas Woods Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas

    63 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Carrera Street

    2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordova Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Cordova Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Coast and Saint Augustine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
4.76 mi · 19%
US 1 North
4.21 mi · 17%
Palm Harbor Parkway
2.54 mi · 10%
Matanzas Woods Parkway
0.73 mi · 3%
Carrera Street
0.39 mi · 2%
US 1
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

12.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler Beach
00h 19m from Palm Coast
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palm Coast and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Coast to Saint Augustine?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Butler Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Palm Coast and 12.5 miles from Saint Augustine.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Coast and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.

Stop Ideas Near Butler Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Butler Beach, 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 Butler Beach.

RAIL

Palatka

40 mi away
220 North 11th Street
BUS

Daytona Beach, Florida

68 mi away
100 North Atlantic Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

77 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

DeLand

87 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Coast and Saint Augustine. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 km).

Palm Coast

#1 Palm Coast

A city in Flagler County, Florida.

Population92,350
Coordinates29.5849700, -81.2078400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Saint Augustine

#2 Saint Augustine

County seat of St.

Population16,518
Coordinates29.8946900, -81.3145200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
End: Saint Augustine (-81.31452, 29.89469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.68 $4.12 $8.24
Premium $5.01 $4.41 $8.82
Diesel $6.07 $5.34 $10.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Palm Coast and Saint Augustine. The current time is 14:25:52.

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.