How far is Woodlawn Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Woodlawn Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 459 miles (738.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317 miles (510.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
459.02 mi
07h 28m
Flight
316.94 mi
510.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.94 mi
Kilometers
510.07 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.02 mi
Kilometers
738.72 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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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 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Nov 10, 4:19 PM EST
Return by in Woodlawn Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 10:47 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn Beach
2026-11-10T07:50
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Nov 10, 3:19 PM CST
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 PM EST

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

Leave by
9:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn Beach
8:00 PM CST
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Woodlawn Beach
229.5 mi
03h 44m
To St. Petersburg
229.5 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn Beach and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn Beach and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Soundside Drive

    1910 ft · 54 sec · Soundside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    202.7 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  24. 24

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  29. 29

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn Beach and St. Petersburg.

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
203 mi · 44%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 32%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 3%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 2%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 37m

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
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+142 mi
317 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 44m from Woodlawn Beach
Leave By
9:02 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Beach to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 459 miles (738.7 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.5 miles from Woodlawn Beach and 229.5 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 317 miles (510.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 142 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 CST. 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 $61.61 one way or $123.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Woodlawn Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 316.94 mi (510.07 km).

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#1 Woodlawn Beach

Woodlawn Beach is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3882500, -86.9908000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Soundside Drive (-86.990755, 30.388125)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.2 gal
61.31 L · about $61.61
Round trip
$123.22
32.4 gal · 122.62 L
Estimated CO2
144 kg one way
Round trip: 287.9 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $61.61 $123.22
Mid-grade $4.29 $69.47 $138.93
Premium $4.63 $75.05 $150.11
Diesel $5.90 $95.61 $191.22

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 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Woodlawn Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Woodlawn Beach is 07:50:28, although it is 08:50:28 in St. Petersburg.

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.