How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Naples, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Naples, FL is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Naples.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Naples.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
94.7 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 886: Golden Gate, Naples
2296 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Golden Gate Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Golden Gate Parkway
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Turn left onto Goodlette-Frank Road North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Goodlette-Frank Road North
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1050 ft · 30 sec · Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue
24 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street South
1845 ft · 1 min · 9th Street South
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Parkway
104 m · 25 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Naples.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
94.7 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naples.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Naples?
The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 74.9 miles from Naples.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naples.
Stop Ideas Near Port Charlotte
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 Port Charlotte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Naples. Straight-line distance: 124.98 mi (201.13 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 Naples
County seat of Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 21,988 |
| Coordinates | 26.1423400, -81.7959600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Naples (-81.79596, 26.14234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.95 | $51.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.05 | $46.11 |
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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