How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Molino, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Molino, FL is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 20m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Molino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Molino.
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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
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 29
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 29
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Turn right onto Molino Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway
7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway
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Turn right onto Molino Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road
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Turn right onto Brickyard Road
154 m · 22 sec · Brickyard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brickyard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Molino.
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
286 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Molino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Molino?
The road trip is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 252.3 miles from Molino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 345.9 miles (556.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.8 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 $73.88 one way or $147.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.3 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 Molino, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Molino.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Molino. Straight-line distance: 345.92 mi (556.71 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 Molino
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 30.7240800, -87.3141400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molino (-87.31414, 30.72408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 812 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 17m |
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 | $73.88 | $147.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $81.85 | $163.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $87.20 | $174.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $77.47 | $154.95 |
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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