How far is St. Petersburg, FL from South Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to South Beach, FL is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and South Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and South 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
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
70.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on 19th Place
3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place
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Continue on 20th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on East Causeway Boulevard
1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Regatta Drive
1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
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Turn right onto Springline Drive
1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive
47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Anchor Drive
137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and South Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Van Fleet Drive
Continue straight
70.7 mi · 01h 28m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to South Beach?
The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from St. Petersburg and 84.7 miles from South Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales.
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 143.41 mi (230.79 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 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
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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