How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Daytona Beach Shores, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Daytona Beach Shores, FL is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Daytona Beach Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Daytona Beach Shores.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 400: South Daytona
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Nova Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Nova Road
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ridgewood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Orange Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Silver Beach Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · Silver Beach Avenue
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Turn right onto South Peninsula Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Peninsula Drive
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Turn left onto Richards Lane
1131 ft · 50 sec · Richards Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue
1532 ft · 37 sec · South Atlantic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Atlantic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Daytona Beach Shores.
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 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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 leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Daytona Beach Shores?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 82.6 miles from Daytona Beach Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.22 one way or $48.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Daytona Beach Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Loughman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.
Kissimmee
Winter Haven
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Daytona Beach Shores. Straight-line distance: 141.57 mi (227.83 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 Daytona Beach Shores
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,641 |
| Coordinates | 29.1760900, -80.9828300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daytona Beach Shores (-80.98283, 29.17609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.59 | $57.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
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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