How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Midway, FL is about 489.5 miles (787.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 04m 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 09h 02m.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Midway.
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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
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Abercrombie Road
2496 ft · 2 min · Abercrombie Road
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Turn left onto Keystone Drive
127 m · 20 sec · Keystone Drive
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
118 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Midway.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Cloudy near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Midway?
The road trip is about 489.5 miles (787.7 km) and usually takes 09h 02m 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 244.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 244.8 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.1 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 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 $66.21 one way or $132.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.5 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 Midway, 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 Cloudy near Midway.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Midway. Straight-line distance: 318.38 mi (512.38 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 Midway
This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4064800, -87.0055300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-87.00553, 30.40648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $66.21 | $132.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $74.61 | $149.21 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $80.53 | $161.06 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $102.60 | $205.20 |
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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