How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Ponce Inlet, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Ponce Inlet, FL is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Ponce Inlet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Ponce Inlet.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2466 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Taylor Road
1124 ft · 27 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Dunlawton Boulevard
843 ft · 23 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Atlantic Avenue
4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue
607 ft · 33 sec · Oceanview Avenue
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Turn left onto Montrose Avenue
85 m · 12 sec · Montrose Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montrose Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Ponce Inlet.
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 4 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Ponce Inlet?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Celebration is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 84.6 miles from Ponce Inlet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around St. Petersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ponce Inlet.
Stop Ideas Near Celebration
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Kissimmee City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Celebration.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Ponce Inlet. Straight-line distance: 139.97 mi (225.26 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 Ponce Inlet
Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,335 |
| Coordinates | 29.0963700, -80.9370000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponce Inlet (-80.937, 29.09637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.76 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
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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