How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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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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4
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 left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 210 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Continue on Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road
111 m · 6 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Solana Road
1613 ft · 46 sec · Solana Road
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Turn left onto San Juan Drive
30 m · 6 sec · San Juan Drive
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Continue on San Juan Drive
1330 ft · 1 min · San Juan Drive
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Turn left onto Pablo Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Pablo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pablo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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 95 North
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Ponte Vedra Beach?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Heathrow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 120.5 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Heathrow
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 Heathrow.
Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Ponte Vedra Beach. Straight-line distance: 187.64 mi (301.97 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponte Vedra Beach (-81.38564, 30.23969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.80 | $32.36 | $64.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.43 | $78.85 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $50.23 | $100.45 |
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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