How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Live Oak, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Live Oak, FL is about 213 miles (342.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Live Oak.
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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
153.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Lake City, Live Oak
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 90 West
66 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto West US Highway 90
19.9 mi · 28 min · West US Highway 90
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Turn left onto Dowling Avenue
106 m · 15 sec · Dowling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dowling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Live Oak.
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 275 North
Merge slight left
153 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 213 miles (342.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 106.3 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 175.37 mi (282.23 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 Live Oak
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,990 |
| Coordinates | 30.2949500, -82.9840200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-82.98402, 30.29495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $31.19 | $62.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.56 | $69.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
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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