How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Freeport, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Freeport, FL is about 426.3 miles (686.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 38m 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 Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Freeport.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
9.9 mi · 12 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Freeport.
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
211 mi · 03h 46m
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 leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Freeport?
The road trip is about 426.3 miles (686.1 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 213.1 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.2 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 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 $62.39 one way or $124.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 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 Freeport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 281.1 mi (452.38 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 Freeport
Location in Florida
| Population | 2,658 |
| Coordinates | 30.4982500, -86.1360500 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-86.13605, 30.49825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 686 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 19m |
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 | $62.39 | $124.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.12 | $138.25 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $73.64 | $147.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $65.42 | $130.85 |
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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