How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Boca Raton, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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 04h 56m.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Boca Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Boca Raton.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Continue on Southwest 10th Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Southwest 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard
599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Boca Raton.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Boca Raton?
The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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 130.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 130.7 miles from Boca Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.3 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.29 one way or $76.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 187.17 mi (301.22 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $38.29 | $76.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.42 | $84.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.19 | $90.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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