How far is St. Petersburg, FL from North River Shores, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to North River Shores, FL is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and North River Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and North River Shores.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 53 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
2973 ft · 58 sec · US Highway 1
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Continue on Federal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Federal Highway
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest River Shores Street
1093 ft · 53 sec · Northwest River Shores Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
1765 ft · 1 min · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and North River Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North River Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to North River Shores?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Babson Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 94.9 miles from North River Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North River Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Babson Park
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 Babson Park.
Winter Haven
Sebring
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and North River Shores. Straight-line distance: 152.54 mi (245.49 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 North River Shores
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 3,079 |
| Coordinates | 27.2175500, -80.2697700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North River Shores (-80.26977, 27.21755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.75 | $55.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.75 | $61.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
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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