How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palm Springs North, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palm Springs North, FL is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 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
246.04 mi
04h 31m
Flight
192.32 mi
309.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.32 mi
Kilometers
309.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.04 mi
Kilometers
395.97 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 Palm Springs North
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Palm Springs North
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From St. Petersburg
123.1 mi
02h 15m
To Palm Springs North
122.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Palm Springs North.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palm Springs North.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 31st Street South

    1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 186th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 186th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest 82nd Avenue

    2471 ft · 1 min · Northwest 82nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northwest 178th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Northwest 178th Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 178th Street

    115 m · 12 sec · Northwest 178th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Palm Springs North.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 86%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Miami
13 mi · 5%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 3%
Northwest 186th Street
1.12 mi
SR 860
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+53.8 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 15m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Palm Springs North.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Palm Springs North?

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 122.9 miles from Palm Springs North.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 $36.00 one way or $72.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Palm Springs North.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palm Springs North. Straight-line distance: 192.32 mi (309.51 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Palm Springs North

#2 Palm Springs North

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population5,253
Coordinates25.9351000, -80.3338300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Palm Springs North (-80.33383, 25.9351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
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 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $36.00
Round trip
$72.01
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.00 $72.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.89 $79.79
Premium $4.90 $42.50 $84.99
Diesel $4.35 $37.76 $75.52

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Palm Springs North. The current time is 07:13:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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