How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Fountainebleau, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Fountainebleau, FL is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Fountainebleau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Fountainebleau.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
13.3 mi · 15 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 Toll: NorthWest 25th Street, West Flagler Street
117 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 969, SR 973: Northwest 72nd Avenue, Northwest 87th Avenue
2180 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 973 South: Northwest 87th Avenue, Galloway Road
1045 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 973 South: Northwest 87th Avenue, Galloway Road
918 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 973 South: Northwest 87th Avenue, Galloway Road
3072 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Northwest 87th Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Northwest 87th Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Boulevard
1085 ft · 33 sec · Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fontainebleau Boulevard
3220 ft · 2 min · Fontainebleau Boulevard
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Continue on Fontainebleau Boulevard
149 m · 26 sec · Fontainebleau Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fontainebleau Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Fountainebleau.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Fountainebleau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Fountainebleau?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 129.7 miles from Fountainebleau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.00 one way or $75.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Fountainebleau.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Fountainebleau. Straight-line distance: 199.34 mi (320.81 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 Fountainebleau
Census designated place
| Population | 59,764 |
| Coordinates | 25.7728800, -80.3478300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountainebleau (-80.34783, 25.77288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $38.00 | $75.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.10 | $84.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.85 | $89.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.85 | $79.69 |
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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