How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Myrtle Grove, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL is about 493.8 miles (794.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334 miles (537.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 10m 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
493.79 mi
09h 05m
Flight
334.02 mi
537.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.02 mi
Kilometers
537.55 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
493.79 mi
Kilometers
794.68 km
Drive Time
09h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:50 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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
246.9 mi
04h 32m
To Myrtle Grove
246.9 mi
04h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Myrtle Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive

    1615 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South

    610 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairfield Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairfield Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lillian Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 57%
I 275 North
198 mi · 40%
East Fairfield Drive
2.89 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 1%
Fairfield Drive
1.6 mi
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

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
09h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.8 mi
334 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 32m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
5:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 493.8 miles (794.7 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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 246.9 miles from St. Petersburg and 246.9 miles from Myrtle Grove.

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

The direct path is about 334 miles (537.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.8 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 $72.26 one way or $144.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.8 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 Myrtle Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Myrtle Grove. Straight-line distance: 334.02 mi (537.55 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Myrtle Grove

#2 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Myrtle Grove (-87.30747, 30.42103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 795 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.42 gal
65.96 L · about $72.26
Round trip
$144.52
34.84 gal · 131.92 L
Estimated CO2
154.8 kg one way
Round trip: 309.6 kg / 683 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.26 $144.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.06 $160.12
Premium $4.90 $85.29 $170.58
Diesel $4.35 $75.78 $151.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between St. Petersburg, FL and Myrtle Grove, FL. The current time in St. Petersburg is 23:02:39, although it is 22:02:39 in Myrtle Grove.

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.