How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Gulf Breeze, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL is about 491.6 miles (791.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
491.54 mi
09h 05m
Flight
324.42 mi
522.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.42 mi
Kilometers
522.11 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
491.54 mi
Kilometers
791.06 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-18T17:25
Arrive Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
245.8 mi
04h 32m
To Gulf Breeze
245.8 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Gulf Breeze.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Gulf Breeze.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    122 m · 18 sec · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    85 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Gulf Breeze.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
270 mi · 55%
I 275 North
198 mi · 40%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.54 mi · 1%
Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+167.2 mi
324.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 32m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
5:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Gulf Breeze?

The road trip is about 491.6 miles (791.1 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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 245.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 245.8 miles from Gulf Breeze.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.2 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 $71.97 one way or $143.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.2 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 Gulf Breeze, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Gulf Breeze. Straight-line distance: 324.42 mi (522.11 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Gulf Breeze

#2 Gulf Breeze

City in Florida, USA

Population7,075
Coordinates30.3571400, -87.1638600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Gulf Breeze (-87.16386, 30.35714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 791 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.35 gal
65.66 L · about $71.97
Round trip
$143.94
34.7 gal · 131.32 L
Estimated CO2
154.2 kg one way
Round trip: 308.4 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.97 $143.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.74 $159.48
Premium $4.90 $84.95 $169.89
Diesel $4.35 $75.47 $150.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between St. Petersburg, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL. The current time in St. Petersburg is 17:25:35, although it is 16:25:35 in Gulf Breeze.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.