How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponce Inlet and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Montrose Avenue
85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard
828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
2446 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1560 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach
1492 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando
1193 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2456 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
1699 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2550 ft · 1 min
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Continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1328 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
1409 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn left onto 34th Street North
2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponce Inlet 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.
I 4 West
Merge slight left
83.2 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ponce Inlet and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Ponce Inlet to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Ponce Inlet and 85.1 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ponce Inlet and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponce Inlet and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 139.97 mi (225.26 km).
#1 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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