How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Chattahoochee, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Chattahoochee, FL is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.76 mi
06h 16m
Flight
241.17 mi
388.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.17 mi
Kilometers
388.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.76 mi
Kilometers
543.57 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattahoochee
Sat, May 2, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, May 2, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-02T03:37
Arrive Chattahoochee
Sat, May 2, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
169 mi
03h 08m
To Chattahoochee
168.8 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Chattahoochee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Chattahoochee.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 270-A: Chattahoochee

    1626 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Flat Creek Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Flat Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bonnie Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Bonnie Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Little Sycamore Road

    699 ft · 14 sec · Little Sycamore Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1020 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mainstreet

    644 ft · 13 sec · Mainstreet

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    748 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Chattahoochee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 North
198 mi · 59%
I 10 West
131 mi · 39%
Bonnie Hill Road
3.41 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.79 mi · 1%
Flat Creek Road
1.22 mi
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 275 North

Merge slight left

160 mi · 02h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.6 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
03h 08m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
11:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattahoochee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Chattahoochee?

The road trip is about 337.8 miles (543.6 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169 miles from St. Petersburg and 168.8 miles from Chattahoochee.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.44 one way or $98.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattahoochee.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Chattahoochee. Straight-line distance: 241.17 mi (388.13 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Chattahoochee

#2 Chattahoochee

City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,172
Coordinates30.7054600, -84.8457400
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Chattahoochee (-84.84574, 30.70546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 544 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.92 gal
45.12 L · about $49.44
Round trip
$98.89
23.84 gal · 90.24 L
Estimated CO2
105.9 kg one way
Round trip: 211.9 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.44 $98.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.78 $109.57
Premium $4.90 $58.36 $116.72
Diesel $4.35 $51.85 $103.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Chattahoochee. The current time is 03:37:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.