How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Pensacola, FL is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Pensacola.
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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
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street
2120 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Cervantes Street
805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Pensacola.
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
283 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Pensacola?
The road trip is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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 245.1 miles from St. Petersburg and 245.1 miles from Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.5 miles (530.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 160.6 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 EDT. 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 $71.76 one way or $143.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 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 Pensacola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 329.48 mi (530.24 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 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 789 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $71.76 | $143.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.51 | $159.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.70 | $169.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.26 | $150.51 |
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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