Origin
Citra, FL
Afternoon in Citra on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
136.6 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
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6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Citra, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
St. Petersburg, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Traveling from Citra to St. Petersburg covers 136.6 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $22 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for a Florida road trip. Navigating this path requires a mix of local roads and major highway travel, specifically utilizing I-75 South. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure while still arriving with plenty of time to explore St. Petersburg.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.3 miles from Citra, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention during the initial segments of your journey. You will begin by navigating Northwest 70th Street and Northwest 77th Street, which serve as the primary local connectors before you transition onto I-75 South. The route features no single long, uninterrupted stretch, as the longest segment occurs on Northwest 70th Street. With a 0% highway share for the local portions, the personality of this drive is defined by frequent adjustments rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that changes pace as you move from local residential or rural streets onto the faster-moving interstate system.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 70th Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 77th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 34th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 34th Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest 70th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citra, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on the route
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
3
Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
4
Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Tampa
6
Merge slight left
83 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8
Continue on I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
37 mi
·
45 min
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I 275 South: Airport, Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9
Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
10
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
11
Turn left onto 34th Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
12
Continue on 34th Street South
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth transition from the local streets of Citra to the busier interstate, consider departing during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on I-75 South. Since the total drive duration is just over two hours, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing scheduled rest stops. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $22 estimate is based on standard consumption and can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route involves several turns on local roads, verify your GPS settings before leaving to ensure you remain on the planned path through the early stages of the drive. The short travel time provides you with the advantage of being able to adjust your departure to best fit your personal schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 68.3 miles from Citra, FL, or about 1h 6m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.3 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Citra, 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 Citra, FL
This is one driving day of about 136.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Citra, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.3 mi from Citra, FL · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 68.3 miles from Citra, 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
$22.82 one way
$45.64 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| premium | $4.90 | $26.33 | $52.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.35 | $60.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41 | 0 | $14.34 | $6.56 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.95 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.12 | $8.74 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
4 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
2h 12m 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 Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 136.6 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 70th Street, Northwest 77th Street, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.3 miles from Citra, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Citra, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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