How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Port LaBelle, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Port LaBelle, FL is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.2 mi
02h 40m
Flight
105.06 mi
169.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.2 mi
Kilometers
217.59 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port LaBelle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Port LaBelle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Port
FL

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

From St. Petersburg
67.7 mi
01h 20m
To Port LaBelle
67.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Port LaBelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Port LaBelle.

  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

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East

    64 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    26 mi · 38 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Collingswood Parkway

    1502 ft · 42 sec · Collingswood Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard

    1531 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Edgewater Circle

    541 ft · 21 sec · South Edgewater Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Beaumont Lane

    39 m · 4 sec · Beaumont Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beaumont Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Port LaBelle.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
88 mi · 65%
Palm Beach Boulevard
26 mi · 19%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 10%
31st Street South
6.4 mi · 5%
FL 80
0.4 mi
Northeast Eucalyptus Boulevard
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Port
01h 20m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Port LaBelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Port LaBelle?

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 67.5 miles from Port LaBelle.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.79 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Port LaBelle.

Stop Ideas Near North Port

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

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

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

18 mi away
909 King Highway
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Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street
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Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

55 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Port LaBelle. Straight-line distance: 105.06 mi (169.07 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Port LaBelle

#2 Port LaBelle

Census-designated place in Hendry County, Florida

Population3,530
Coordinates26.7564500, -81.4050800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Port LaBelle (-81.40508, 26.75645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $19.79
Round trip
$39.57
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.79 $39.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.92 $43.85
Premium $4.90 $23.35 $46.71
Diesel $4.35 $20.75 $41.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Port LaBelle. The current time is 00:15:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.