How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palm Aire, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palm Aire, FL is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Palm Aire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palm Aire.
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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
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North University Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto West McNab Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West McNab Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1778 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
2536 ft · 47 sec · West Cypress Creek Road
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Turn left onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1667 ft · 43 sec · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 68th Street
1119 ft · 55 sec · Northwest 68th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 32nd Avenue
58 m · 8 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Palm Aire.
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
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Palm Aire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Palm Aire?
The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 123.1 miles from Palm Aire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.8 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Palm Aire.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palm Aire. Straight-line distance: 187.46 mi (301.69 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 Palm Aire
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 26.2061900, -80.1917100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Aire (-80.19171, 26.20619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $36.05 | $72.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.55 | $85.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
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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