How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Saint Augustine Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Saint Augustine Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Saint Augustine Beach.
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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
21.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville
1195 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto A1A
3.9 mi · 6 min · A1A
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Turn slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto A1A Beach Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · A1A Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto 9th Street
147 m · 21 sec · 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Saint Augustine Beach.
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 4 East
Continue straight
60.9 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Saint Augustine Beach?
The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Orlando is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 104.5 miles from Saint Augustine Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.61 one way or $61.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Orlando
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
City of Orlando
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orlando.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Saint Augustine Beach. Straight-line distance: 167.25 mi (269.16 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 Saint Augustine Beach
City in St.
| Population | 7,138 |
| Coordinates | 29.8505300, -81.2653500 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine Beach (-81.26535, 29.85053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.61 | $61.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.92 | $67.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.13 | $72.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.10 | $64.21 |
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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