How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Miramar Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Miramar Beach, FL is about 446.9 miles (719.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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 19m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Miramar Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Miramar Beach.
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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
211.3 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
23.9 mi · 31 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn right onto US Highway 98 West
10.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 98 West
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Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Scenic Gulf Drive
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
84 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Miramar Beach.
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
211 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Clear leaving St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog near Miramar Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Miramar Beach?
The road trip is about 446.9 miles (719.2 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 223.4 miles from Miramar Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.1 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 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 $65.41 one way or $130.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.1 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 Miramar Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around St. Petersburg and Patchy Fog near Miramar Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Miramar Beach. Straight-line distance: 285.84 mi (460.01 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 Miramar Beach
Census-designated place in Walton County, Florida
| Population | 6,146 |
| Coordinates | 30.3743700, -86.3585600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miramar Beach (-86.35856, 30.37437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 719 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $65.41 | $130.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $72.48 | $144.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.21 | $154.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $68.60 | $137.20 |
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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