How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Palmetto Estates, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
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A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Palmetto Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Palmetto Estates.
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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
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.4 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
748 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
1969 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
2696 ft · 1 min · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
79 m · 7 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Palmetto Estates.
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
176 mi · 03h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Palmetto Estates?
The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.3 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 132 miles from Palmetto Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Palmetto Estates. Straight-line distance: 206.18 mi (331.81 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 Palmetto Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 13,535 |
| Coordinates | 25.6214900, -80.3620000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Estates (-80.362, 25.62149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.88 | $85.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.59 | $81.17 |
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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