How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Nocatee, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Nocatee, FL is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.24 mi
04h 31m
Flight
177.43 mi
285.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.43 mi
Kilometers
285.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.24 mi
Kilometers
368.93 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Altamonte Springs
FL

A city in Seminole County, Florida.

From St. Petersburg
114.7 mi
02h 15m
To Nocatee
114.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Nocatee.

  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

    21.4 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    60.4 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward International Golf Parkway

    1813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on International Golf Parkway

    731 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto International Golf Parkway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · International Golf Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pine Island Road

    1.6 mi · 5 min · Pine Island Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Crosswater Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosswater Parkway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crosswater Parkway

    49 m · 4 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    2353 ft · 1 min · Crosswater Parkway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crosswater Parkway

    64 m · 6 sec · Crosswater Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Crosswater Parkway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crosswater Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
131 mi · 57%
I 95 North
62.6 mi · 27%
I 275 North
21.8 mi · 9%
International Golf Parkway
4.97 mi · 2%
Crosswater Parkway
2.35 mi · 1%
Pine Island Road
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altamonte Springs
02h 15m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Nocatee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Altamonte Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 114.5 miles from Nocatee.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Nocatee.

Stop Ideas Near Altamonte Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Altamonte Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall

Winter Garden , FL
W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Rating 4.0/5 6 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Altamonte Springs.

RAIL

Winter Park

7 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

18 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

DeLand

40 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Nocatee. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.55 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nocatee

This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.

Population0
Coordinates30.0832000, -81.4028300
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Nocatee (-81.40283, 30.0832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $33.99
Round trip
$67.97
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $33.99 $67.97
Mid-grade $4.68 $37.87 $75.74
Premium $5.01 $40.53 $81.06
Diesel $6.07 $49.11 $98.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Nocatee. The current time is 15:28:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.