How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Macclenny, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Macclenny, FL is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Macclenny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Macclenny.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
46.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Starke, Raiford
1637 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Raiford Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · Raiford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.2 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto South Boulevard West
136 m · 24 sec · South Boulevard West
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
2010 ft · 57 sec · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Macclenny.
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
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Macclenny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Macclenny?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 102.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 101.7 miles from Macclenny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Macclenny.
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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Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Macclenny. Straight-line distance: 176.75 mi (284.45 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 Macclenny
County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,090 |
| Coordinates | 30.2821800, -82.1220600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macclenny (-82.12206, 30.28218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
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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