How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Goulding, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Goulding, FL is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.6 miles (532 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Goulding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Goulding.
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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
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
55 m · 9 sec · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Marcus Drive
2038 ft · 1 min · Marcus Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Texar Drive
723 ft · 27 sec · East Texar Drive
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Turn right onto North Guillemard Street
988 ft · 34 sec · North Guillemard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Guillemard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Goulding.
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
283 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Goulding?
The road trip is about 488.6 miles (786.3 km) and usually takes 08h 54m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 244.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 244.3 miles from Goulding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.6 miles (532 km), while the road route adds roughly 158 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 $71.51 one way or $143.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.2 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 Goulding, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goulding.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Goulding. Straight-line distance: 330.56 mi (531.99 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 Goulding
Census designated place
| Population | 4,102 |
| Coordinates | 30.4429800, -87.2224700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goulding (-87.22247, 30.44298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 786 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $71.51 | $143.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.24 | $158.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.41 | $168.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.99 | $149.99 |
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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