How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Tiger Point, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Tiger Point, FL is about 486.8 miles (783.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
486.84 mi
08h 59m
Flight
319.79 mi
514.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.79 mi
Kilometers
514.66 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
486.84 mi
Kilometers
783.5 km
Drive Time
08h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiger Point
Sat, Nov 7, 6:34 AM CST
Return by in St. Petersburg
Sat, Nov 7, 4:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-11-06T22:35
Arrive Tiger Point
Sat, Nov 7, 7:34 AM EST
Route Timing
08h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
243.3 mi
04h 29m
To Tiger Point
243.5 mi
04h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Tiger Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Tiger Point.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

    1724 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tiger Point Boulevard

    1.1 km · 3 min · Tiger Point Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ganges Trail

    1798 ft · 1 min · Ganges Trail

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Madura Road

    736 ft · 32 sec · West Madura Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madura Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Tiger Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
270 mi · 56%
I 275 North
198 mi · 41%
Garcon Point Road
8.79 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
5.52 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
Gulf Breeze Parkway
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

270 mi · 04h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+167 mi
319.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 29m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
6:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Clear near Tiger Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Tiger Point?

The road trip is about 486.8 miles (783.5 km) and usually takes 08h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 243.5 miles from Tiger Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 319.8 miles (514.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 167 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.87 one way or $131.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Tiger Point, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Clear near Tiger Point.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Tiger Point. Straight-line distance: 319.79 mi (514.66 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tiger Point

Tiger Point is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3785300, -87.0555200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Tiger Point (-87.05552, 30.37853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 784 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.18 gal
65.03 L · about $65.87
Round trip
$131.74
34.36 gal · 130.06 L
Estimated CO2
152.7 kg one way
Round trip: 305.4 kg / 673 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $65.87 $131.74
Mid-grade $4.32 $74.22 $148.44
Premium $4.66 $80.11 $160.22
Diesel $5.94 $102.07 $204.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between St. Petersburg, FL and Tiger Point, FL. The current time in St. Petersburg is 22:35:20, although it is 21:35:20 in Tiger Point.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.