How far is Pompano Beach Highlands, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Pompano Beach Highlands, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pompano Beach Highlands and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach Highlands and St. Petersburg.
-
1
Start on Northeast 12th Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Northeast 42nd Street
23 m · 9 sec · Northeast 42nd Street
-
3
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
100 m · 20 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
-
4
Turn left onto Northeast 41st Drive
39 m · 11 sec · Northeast 41st Drive
-
5
Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
905 ft · 42 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
-
6
Turn right onto Northeast 40th Street
38 m · 10 sec · Northeast 40th Street
-
7
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
1447 ft · 56 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue
-
8
Turn right onto East Sample Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sample Road
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.2 km · 2 min
-
10
Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
-
11
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes Entrance
112 m · 9 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto 95 Express
4 mi · 5 min · 95 Express
-
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 595 West: I 75, Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min
-
14
Merge slight right onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
-
15
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
-
16
Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
-
18
Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
-
19
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
-
20
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
-
22
Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
-
23
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
-
24
Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South
-
25
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pompano Beach Highlands 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pompano Beach Highlands 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 Pompano Beach Highlands to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Pompano Beach Highlands and 129.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pompano Beach Highlands and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonita Springs.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pompano Beach Highlands and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 188.76 mi (303.78 km).
#1 Pompano Beach Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 7,192 |
| Coordinates | 26.2828600, -80.1069900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 417 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.75 | $89.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.