How far is Sunny Isles Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
Fastest route
Traveling from Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, to St. Petersburg, Florida, the route covers a distance of approximately 249 miles (401 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
Directions
- 🚗 Head northwest on 180th Dr toward N Bay Rd.
- 🚗 Turn left onto Collins Ave.
- 🚗 Keep left to stay on Collins Ave.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take the FL-856 W/William Lehman Causeway ramp to US-1.
- 🚗 Continue onto FL-856 W/William Lehman Causeway.
- 🚗 Take I-595 W and US Hwy 27 N to FL-29 S in Glades County.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Biscayne Blvd.
- 🚗 Take the exit toward NE 203 St W/Ives Dairy Rd/I-95.
- 🚗 Use any lane to turn slightly left onto NE 203rd St/Ives Dairy Rd.
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right to merge onto I-95 N toward W Palm Beach (Toll road).
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 24 to merge onto I-595 W.
- 🚗 Keep right to stay on I-595 W.
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit toward Naples.
- 🚗 Keep left and merge onto I-75 N.
- 🚗 Take exit 23 to merge onto US-27 N/US Hwy 27 N toward S Bay.
- 🚗 Continue straight onto US Hwy 27 N.
- 🚗 Follow Co Rd 74 to Duncan Rd in Cleveland.
- 🚗 Follow I-75 N and I-275 N to 5th Ave S in St. Petersburg.
- 🚗 Take the exit toward 6th St S from I-175 E.
- 🚗 Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Duncan Rd.
- 🚗 Turn left to merge onto I-75 N toward Tampa (Toll road).
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 228 toward I-275 N (Toll road).
- 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 22 for I-175 E toward Tropicana Field.
- 🚗 Take the exit toward 6th St S.
- 🚗 Take 6th St S to 5th St S.
- 🚗 Turn right onto 3rd Ave S.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip and consider traffic conditions to avoid delays.
- ⛽ Ensure your vehicle has enough fuel for the journey, especially if there are long stretches between gas stations.
- 🚓 Familiarize yourself with toll locations and payment methods along the route.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to stay energized during the trip.
- 🧭 Keep a physical map or have a GPS device handy in case of navigation issues.
- 🛣️ Be aware of road closures or construction work that could affect your route.
- 🏨 If the journey is too long, consider breaking it up with an overnight stay at a hotel.
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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 03h 55m.
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.
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 Sunny Isles Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunny Isles Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on 189th Street
625 ft · 33 sec · 189th Street
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Turn right onto Collins Avenue
112 m · 14 sec · Collins Avenue
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3
Continue on Collins Avenue
48 m · 9 sec · Collins Avenue
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4
Take the ramp straight toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
1.9 mi · 4 min
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5
Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn slight right
128 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
906 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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13
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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15
Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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18
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
49 m · 10 sec
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21
Turn left onto 31st Street South
2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South
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22
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South
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23
Turn right onto 34th Street South
1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunny Isles Beach and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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 Sunny Isles Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunny Isles Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Sunny Isles Beach and 127.4 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sunny Isles Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunny Isles Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 201.6 mi (324.44 km).
#1 Sunny Isles Beach
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 21,634 |
| Coordinates | 25.9506500, -80.1228200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $37.37 | $74.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.11 | $88.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.19 | $78.39 |
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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