How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Marathon, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Marathon, FL is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (375 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m 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
357.24 mi
07h 11m
Flight
233.04 mi
375.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.04 mi
Kilometers
375.04 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.24 mi
Kilometers
574.92 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marathon
Wed, May 13, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Wed, May 13, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Marathon
Wed, May 13, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:36 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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
178.8 mi
03h 35m
To Marathon
178.5 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Marathon.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 31st Street South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay

    1118 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami

    2407 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    34.5 mi · 41 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Overseas Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf

    546 ft · 30 sec · 39th Street Gulf

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Louisa Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Louisa Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
205 mi · 57%
Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 17%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 10%
Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 5%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 5%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

176 mi · 03h 08m

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
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.2 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
03h 35m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.2 miles (574.9 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 178.5 miles from Marathon.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (375 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.2 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 $52.31 one way or $104.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Marathon. Straight-line distance: 233.04 mi (375.04 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Marathon

#2 Marathon

City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America

Population8,984
Coordinates24.7137500, -81.0903500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Marathon (-81.09035, 24.71375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.72 L · about $52.31
Round trip
$104.61
25.22 gal · 95.44 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.31 $104.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.96 $115.91
Premium $4.90 $61.74 $123.48
Diesel $4.35 $54.85 $109.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Marathon. The current time is 20:26:39.

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.