How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Chipley, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Chipley, FL is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Chipley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Chipley.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
1811 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
176.2 mi · 3 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 77: Chipley, Panama City
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Church Avenue
17 m · 3 sec · East Church Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Chipley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
176 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chipley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Chipley?
The road trip is about 379.5 miles (610.7 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 189.6 miles from Chipley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.1 miles (434.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.4 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 $55.54 one way or $111.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Chipley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chipley.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Chipley. Straight-line distance: 270.11 mi (434.7 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 Chipley
City in Washington County, Florida
| Population | 3,685 |
| Coordinates | 30.7818600, -85.5385400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chipley (-85.53854, 30.78186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $55.54 | $111.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $61.54 | $123.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $65.56 | $131.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $58.25 | $116.49 |
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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