How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Milton, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Milton, FL is about 471.5 miles (758.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329 miles (529.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 39m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Milton.
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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
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Willing Street
144 m · 16 sec · Willing Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1586 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1402 ft · 48 sec · Alabama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Milton.
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
265 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Milton?
The road trip is about 471.5 miles (758.8 km) and usually takes 08h 39m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 235.7 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329 miles (529.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.5 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 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 $69.02 one way or $138.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.9 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 Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Milton. Straight-line distance: 328.96 mi (529.41 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 Milton
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.6324100, -87.0396900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-87.03969, 30.63241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $69.02 | $138.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $76.48 | $152.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $81.47 | $162.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.38 | $144.77 |
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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