How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palm Beach Gardens, FL is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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 18m.
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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 Beach Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palm Beach Gardens.
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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
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 70
2098 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
111 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto State Road 70
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Road 70
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Continue straight
1081 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
29 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
45.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn slight left
60 m · 9 sec
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Continue on PGA Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · PGA Boulevard
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Turn right onto Avenue of the Champions
635 ft · 28 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avenue of the Champions
111 m · 16 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Exit the roundabout onto Avenue of the Champions
801 ft · 40 sec · Avenue of the Champions
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Masters
1.1 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Masters
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Turn right onto General Drive
2239 ft · 2 min · General Drive
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Turn right onto Diamond Head Way
155 m · 22 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Head Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Palm Beach Gardens.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
66.8 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Palm Beach Gardens?
The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Placid Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 95.8 miles from Palm Beach Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Placid Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palm Beach Gardens. Straight-line distance: 169.17 mi (272.25 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 Palm Beach Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Beach Gardens (-80.13865, 26.82339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.07 | $62.14 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.10 | $66.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.41 | $58.81 |
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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