How far is South Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from South Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Anchor Drive
99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
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Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive
15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1255 ft · 48 sec · Regatta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Causeway Boulevard
1940 ft · 37 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2015 ft · 43 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 20th Street
24.7 mi · 34 min · 20th Street
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
65 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
25.7 mi · 29 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 South Beach and St. Petersburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
20th Street
Continue straight
65 mi · 01h 24m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Beach 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 South Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from South Beach and 85.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:34 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales.
Winter Haven
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Lakeland
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 143.41 mi (230.79 km).
#1 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 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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