How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Point Baker, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Point Baker, FL is about 475.7 miles (765.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 332 miles (534.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Point Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Point Baker.
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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
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Willing Street
144 m · 17 sec · Willing Street
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Turn left onto Berryhill Street
1948 ft · 1 min · Berryhill Street
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Turn right onto Stewart Street
4.6 mi · 8 min · Stewart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Point Baker.
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
265 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Point Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Point Baker?
The road trip is about 475.7 miles (765.6 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 237.9 miles from Point Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 332 miles (534.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.7 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 EST. 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 $64.05 one way or $128.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.2 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 Point Baker, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Point Baker.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Point Baker. Straight-line distance: 331.98 mi (534.27 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 Point Baker
Point Baker is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.6901900, -87.0535800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Point Baker (-87.05358, 30.69019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 766 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 56m |
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 | $3.82 | $64.05 | $128.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $72.21 | $144.43 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $77.97 | $155.95 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $99.25 | $198.49 |
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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