St. Petersburg, FL Road Trips

Sitting in Florida, St. Petersburg, FL is a local road trip base with 66 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 348-mile cross-state drives. Routes from St. Petersburg, FL spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

66

Longest Drive

350.2 mi

Panama City, FL

Quickest Drive

16m

Saint Pete Beach, FL

Plan Around St. Petersburg, FL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if St. Petersburg, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Panama City, FL to St. Petersburg, FL 350.2 mi · 7h 31m Port Saint Joe, FL to St. Petersburg, FL 332 mi · 5h 55m Florida City, FL to St. Petersburg, FL 284.2 mi · 4h 16m Coral Gables, FL to St. Petersburg, FL 266.4 mi · 3h 52m

Continue From St. Petersburg, FL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

St. Petersburg, FL to Callaway, FL 348.4 mi · 7h 28m St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL 333.3 mi · 7h 14m St. Petersburg, FL to Coral Gables, FL 264.3 mi · 4h 54m St. Petersburg, FL to Miramar, FL 251.8 mi · 3h 35m

Trips from St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg, FL to Callaway, FL

348.4 mi 7h 28m

St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL

333.3 mi 7h 14m

St. Petersburg, FL to Coral Gables, FL

264.3 mi 4h 54m

St. Petersburg, FL to Miramar, FL

251.8 mi 3h 35m

St. Petersburg, FL to Hallandale Beach, FL

251.2 mi 4h 38m

St. Petersburg, FL to Avon Park, FL

244.6 mi 4h 30m

St. Petersburg, FL to Hypoluxo, FL

210.4 mi 4h 42m

St. Petersburg, FL to Baldwin, FL

202.3 mi 4h 1m

St. Petersburg, FL to Hobe Sound, FL

187.3 mi 4h 11m

St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Lucie, FL

176.7 mi 3h 13m

St. Petersburg, FL to Harlem, FL

157.2 mi 2h 39m

St. Petersburg, FL to Gainesville, FL

152.2 mi 2h 22m

St. Petersburg, FL to Naples, FL

150.2 mi 2h 51m

St. Petersburg, FL to Villas, FL

120.8 mi 2h 19m

St. Petersburg, FL to Astatula, FL

109.5 mi 2h 20m

St. Petersburg, FL to Orlando, FL

106.5 mi 2h 8m

St. Petersburg, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL

99.6 mi 1h 56m

St. Petersburg, FL to Inverness, FL

98.5 mi 2h 1m

Driving from St. Petersburg, FL

On average, trips departing from St. Petersburg, FL run 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 5m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 348 miles (7h 28m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from St. Petersburg, FL include Callaway, FL (348.4 mi, 7h 28m), Port Saint Joe, FL (333.3 mi, 7h 14m), Coral Gables, FL (264.3 mi, 4h 54m), Miramar, FL (251.8 mi, 3h 35m), and Hallandale Beach, FL (251.2 mi, 4h 38m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 158-mile trip from St. Petersburg, FL, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving St. Petersburg, FL and 43 routes heading into St. Petersburg, FL, covering 66 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 348 miles.

The longest mapped route from St. Petersburg, FL covers 348 miles and takes approximately 7h 28m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from St. Petersburg, FL runs about 158 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 5m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 158-mile trip from St. Petersburg, FL costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from St. Petersburg, FL include Callaway, FL, Port Saint Joe, FL, Coral Gables, FL and Miramar, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.