How far is Youngstown, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Youngstown, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.09 mi
05h 46m
Flight
244.66 mi
393.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.66 mi
Kilometers
393.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.09 mi
Kilometers
529.62 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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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 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 5:52 PM EST
Return by in Youngstown
Fri, Nov 6, 10:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngstown
2026-11-06T11:05
Arrive St. Petersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 4:52 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:47 PM EST

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

Leave by
5:26 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngstown
9:00 PM CST
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
Cross City
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Youngstown
165 mi
02h 53m
To St. Petersburg
164 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
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 Youngstown and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    49.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Highway

    38.6 mi · 49 min · Coastal Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

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

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  22. 22

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngstown 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Byron Butler Parkway
113 mi · 34%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 17%
Coastal Highway
38.6 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 5%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Byron Butler Parkway

Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

58.3 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.4 mi
244.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross City
02h 53m from Youngstown
Leave By
5:26 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Youngstown 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 Youngstown to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 329.1 miles (529.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Cross City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Youngstown and 164 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.51 one way or $89.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Youngstown and Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cross City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cross City, 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 Cross City.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

78 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

94 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

108 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 244.66 mi (393.75 km).

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#1 Youngstown

Youngstown is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3643600, -85.4382600
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: US 231 (-85.438227, 30.36436)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.96 L · about $44.51
Round trip
$89.03
23.22 gal · 87.92 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $44.51 $89.03
Mid-grade $4.32 $50.16 $100.31
Premium $4.66 $54.14 $108.27
Diesel $5.94 $68.98 $137.95

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 Youngstown, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Youngstown is 11:05:19, although it is 12:05:19 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.