How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Pompano Beach, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Pompano Beach, FL is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
254.74 mi
04h 44m
Flight
189.59 mi
305.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.59 mi
Kilometers
305.12 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.74 mi
Kilometers
409.97 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pompano Beach
Sun, May 31, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-31T08:02
Arrive Pompano Beach
Sun, May 31, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Estero
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
127.4 mi
02h 22m
To Pompano Beach
127.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach.

  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 right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2380 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East

    739 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2162 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    2767 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    77 m · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    110 m · 32 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 83%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
I 95 North
10.6 mi · 4%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 3%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 1%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estero
02h 22m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pompano Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Pompano Beach?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 127.3 miles from Pompano Beach.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.29 one way or $74.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pompano Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Estero

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Estero, 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 Estero.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

28 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

68 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach. Straight-line distance: 189.59 mi (305.12 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Pompano Beach

#2 Pompano Beach

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population112,360
Coordinates26.2378600, -80.1247700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Pompano Beach (-80.12477, 26.23786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.03 L · about $37.29
Round trip
$74.58
17.98 gal · 68.06 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.29 $74.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.32 $82.64
Premium $4.90 $44.02 $88.03
Diesel $4.35 $39.11 $78.21

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Pompano Beach. The current time is 08:02:36.

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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.