How far is Washington Park, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Washington Park, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191 miles (307.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.39 mi
03h 42m
Flight
191 mi
307.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191 mi
Kilometers
307.38 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.39 mi
Kilometers
396.53 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 11:17 PM EST
Return by in Washington Park
Sat, Nov 7, 2:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Park
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 11:17 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Park
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Washington Park
121.8 mi
01h 51m
To St. Petersburg
124.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Park and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Park and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 8th Road

    638 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 8th Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 8th Place

    1144 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 8th Place

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 13 min · West Broward Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hiatus Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hiatus Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2218 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 595 West

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    2167 ft · 58 sec · 31st Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

    1303 ft · 40 sec · 5th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1589 ft · 41 sec · 34th Street South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Park and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
212 mi · 86%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
West Broward Boulevard
6.9 mi · 3%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Northwest 31st Avenue
0.79 mi
31st Street South
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
191 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 51m from Washington Park
Leave By
9:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Park and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Park to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Washington Park and 124.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 191 miles (307.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Park and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

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Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Park and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 191 mi (307.38 km).

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#1 Washington Park

Washington Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1325900, -80.1811600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.181219, 26.132553)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.91 L · about $33.32
Round trip
$66.63
17.38 gal · 65.82 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $33.32 $66.63
Mid-grade $4.32 $37.54 $75.08
Premium $4.66 $40.52 $81.04
Diesel $5.94 $51.63 $103.25

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

There is no time difference between Washington Park and St. Petersburg. The current time is 19:34:49.

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.