How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Richmond West, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Richmond West, FL is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Richmond West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Richmond West.
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Start on 34th Street South
15 m · 5 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1304 ft · 51 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 31st Street South
1.1 km · 1 min · 31st Street South
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.4 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
748 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest 117th Avenue
629 ft · 17 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 168th Street
38 m · 4 sec · Southwest 168th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 168th Street
64 m · 10 sec · Southwest 168th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 146th Court
76 m · 13 sec · Southwest 146th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 168th Terrace
35 m · 5 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 168th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Richmond West.
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 75 South
Keep slight left
176 mi · 03h 08m
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 leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Richmond West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Richmond West?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from St. Petersburg and 133.2 miles from Richmond West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.03 one way or $78.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Richmond West.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Richmond West. Straight-line distance: 203.87 mi (328.09 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 Richmond West
Location in Florida, United States
| Population | 31,973 |
| Coordinates | 25.6105000, -80.4297100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond West (-80.42971, 25.6105)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.07 | $92.14 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.93 | $81.87 |
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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