How far is St. Petersburg, FL from East Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to East Palatka, FL is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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 Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and East Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and East Palatka.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
18.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right
1138 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hawthorne Road
27.7 mi · 40 min · Hawthorne Road
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Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street
1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Reid Street
3112 ft · 1 min · Reid Street
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Continue on Memorial Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Ferry Road
54 m · 7 sec · Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ferry Road
1075 ft · 30 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Putnam County Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Putnam County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Louis Broer Road
866 ft · 24 sec · Louis Broer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louis Broer Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and East Palatka.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to East Palatka?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 90.1 miles from East Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and East Palatka. Straight-line distance: 145.93 mi (234.85 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 East Palatka
Census-designated place in Putnam County, Florida
| Population | 1,654 |
| Coordinates | 29.6583000, -81.5984100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Palatka (-81.59841, 29.6583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.42 | $52.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
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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