How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Royal Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Royal Palm Beach, FL is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee 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 Royal Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Royal Palm Beach.
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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
58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
2129 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 80 East
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard
40.5 mi · 56 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
24.8 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
1690 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto West Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
26.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto Crestwood Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crestwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
722 ft · 35 sec · Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left
56 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Royal Palm Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near Royal Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Royal Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from St. Petersburg and 108.3 miles from Royal Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 8:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.73 one way or $63.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny near Royal Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tice
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 Tice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Royal Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 167.37 mi (269.36 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 Royal Palm Beach
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 40,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.7084000, -80.2306000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royal Palm Beach (-80.2306, 26.7084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
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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