Origin
Aberdeen, FL
Morning in Aberdeen on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
213.8 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
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6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jog Road, Lake Worth Road, Florida's Turnpike Toll North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.9 miles from Aberdeen, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 213.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jog Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jog Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Worth Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 710 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jog Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bee Line Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Warfield Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jog Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on the route
328 ft
·
28 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
302 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn right onto Jog Road
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Jog Road
4
Turn left onto Lake Worth Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Worth Road
5
Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
6
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
13 min
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Florida's Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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FL 710: Beeline Highway
8
Continue on FL 710
502 ft
·
14 sec
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FL 710
9
Turn left onto North Jog Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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North Jog Road
10
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Bee Line Highway
11
Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33 mi
·
44 min
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Southwest Warfield Boulevard
12
Merge slight right
65 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
13
Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Hickory Street
14
Continue straight
33 mi
·
45 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 75
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 75
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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I 75 North: Tampa
17
Merge slight left
9.9 mi
·
10 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
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I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
19
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
20
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14 mi
·
16 min
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
21
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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31st Street South
22
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
161 ft
·
10 sec
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Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
23
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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31st Street South
24
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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5th Avenue South
25
Turn right onto 34th Street South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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34th Street South
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.9 miles from Aberdeen, FL, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, FL
This is one driving day of about 213.8 miles and 3h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aberdeen, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.9 mi from Aberdeen, FL · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Aberdeen, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL
The final approach into St. Petersburg, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around St. Petersburg, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.03 one way
$68.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.20 | $94.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.45 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 213.8 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jog Road, Lake Worth Road, Florida's Turnpike Toll North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.9 miles from Aberdeen, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Aberdeen, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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