How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Port Saint Joe, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
333.28 mi
07h 14m
Flight
212.42 mi
341.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.42 mi
Kilometers
341.85 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.28 mi
Kilometers
536.36 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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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 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Saint Joe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-18T22:06
Arrive Port Saint Joe
Sun, Apr 19, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
166.8 mi
03h 37m
To Port Saint Joe
166.5 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Port Saint Joe Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
87°F
Saturday
Using Wewahitchka as the closest live forecast in the Gulf County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    2708 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard

    1762 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard

    1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1 km · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    4.6 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1938 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

    1944 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    32.6 mi · 50 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E

  25. 25

    Continue on Monument Avenue

    2008 ft · 53 sec · Monument Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    86 m · 12 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

    60 m · 11 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 20%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 16%
Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 16%
Sopchoppy Highway
49.7 mi · 15%
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 14%
Avenue E
22.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

66.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+120.9 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
03h 37m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
9:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 166.5 miles from Port Saint Joe.

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

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.9 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 EDT. 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 $48.78 one way or $97.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Port Saint Joe. Straight-line distance: 212.42 mi (341.85 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

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

#2 Port Saint Joe

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates29.8118800, -85.3029700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Port Saint Joe (-85.30297, 29.81188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.52 L · about $48.78
Round trip
$97.56
23.52 gal · 89.04 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.78 $97.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.05 $108.10
Premium $4.90 $57.58 $115.15
Diesel $4.35 $51.16 $102.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Port Saint Joe. The current time is 22:06:23.

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.