How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Laguna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Laguna Beach, FL is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 55m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Laguna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Laguna Beach.
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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
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
38.6 mi · 50 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto Bloxham Cutoff Road
30.8 mi · 42 min · Bloxham Cutoff Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jackson Bluff Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Jackson Bluff Road
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Continue on Blountstown Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Blountstown Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 77
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
40 m · 6 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto West Toledo Place
2054 ft · 1 min · West Toledo Place
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Laguna Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Young Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Laguna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Laguna Beach?
The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 07h 55m 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?
Mayo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 184.7 miles from Laguna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.5 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 EST. 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 $49.96 one way or $99.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Mayo
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 Mayo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Laguna Beach. Straight-line distance: 259.86 mi (418.21 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 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna Beach (-85.9241, 30.23965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 595 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $3.83 | $49.96 | $99.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $56.29 | $112.58 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $60.76 | $121.52 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $77.41 | $154.82 |
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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