How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Quincy, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Quincy, FL is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Quincy.
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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
37.7 mi · 47 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
104 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy
2371 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Ward Street
112 m · 18 sec · South Ward Street
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Turn right onto West Crawford Street
65 m · 9 sec · West Crawford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Crawford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Quincy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 275 North
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 52m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Quincy?
The road trip is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 158.4 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.42 one way or $92.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 225.94 mi (363.62 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 Quincy
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,804 |
| Coordinates | 30.5871400, -84.5832500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quincy (-84.58325, 30.58714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.43 | $102.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.79 | $109.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.68 | $97.35 |
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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