How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Edgewater, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Edgewater, FL is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Edgewater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Edgewater.
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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
43.3 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: New Smyrna Beach, DeLand Historic District
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto East New York Avenue
6.5 mi · 8 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on State Road 44
9.1 mi · 11 min · State Road 44
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Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Turn left
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Freeway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Freeway
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Continue on Ridgewood Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ocean Avenue
1087 ft · 48 sec · East Ocean Avenue
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Turn straight
6 m · 1 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 Edgewater.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Edgewater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Edgewater?
The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 miles from St. Petersburg and 81.9 miles from Edgewater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Edgewater.
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 Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 136.93 mi (220.37 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 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 24,153 |
| Coordinates | 28.9888800, -80.9022800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-80.90228, 28.98888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.56 | $53.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
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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