How far is Pine Island Ridge, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Pine Island Ridge, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
238.44 mi
03h 32m
Flight
188.05 mi
302.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.05 mi
Kilometers
302.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.44 mi
Kilometers
383.73 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Island Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Island Ridge
2026-04-19T04:32
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Island Ridge
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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Pine Island Ridge
119.1 mi
01h 46m
To St. Petersburg
119.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Island Ridge and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island Ridge and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Ridge Drive

    118 m · 15 sec · Pine Ridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Orange Grove Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pine Island Road

    1149 ft · 40 sec · South Pine Island Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1895 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 595 West

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  8. 8

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

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

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Island Ridge and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
215 mi · 90%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 3%
Orange Grove Drive
0.91 mi
31st Street South
0.71 mi
I 595 West
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
188 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
01h 46m from Pine Island Ridge
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Island Ridge and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Island Ridge to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Pine Island Ridge and 119.4 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 188 miles (302.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pine Island Ridge and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Island Ridge and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 188.05 mi (302.63 km).

Pine Island Ridge

#1 Pine Island Ridge

City in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,218
Coordinates26.0948100, -80.2739400
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: Pine Ridge Drive (-80.273859, 26.094807)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.85 L · about $34.88
Round trip
$69.77
16.82 gal · 63.7 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.88 $69.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.65 $77.30
Premium $4.90 $41.18 $82.35
Diesel $4.35 $36.58 $73.17

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 Pine Island Ridge and St. Petersburg. The current time is 04:32:41.

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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.