How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Oriole Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Oriole Beach, FL is about 487.7 miles (784.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Oriole Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Oriole Beach.
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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
269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Oriole Beach Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Oriole Beach Road
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Turn left onto Bay Street
910 ft · 27 sec · Bay Street
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Turn right onto Shady Pine Drive
83 m · 12 sec · Shady Pine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shady Pine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Oriole Beach.
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
270 mi · 04h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Oriole Beach?
The road trip is about 487.7 miles (784.8 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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 243.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 243.9 miles from Oriole Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.4 miles (517.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.3 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 EST. 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 $65.98 one way or $131.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 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 Oriole Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Oriole Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Oriole Beach. Straight-line distance: 321.4 mi (517.25 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 Oriole Beach
Oriole Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3738100, -87.0913600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oriole Beach (-87.09136, 30.37381)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 785 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $3.83 | $65.98 | $131.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $74.35 | $148.69 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $80.25 | $160.50 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $102.24 | $204.49 |
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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