This 241.6-mile drive from Davie, Florida, to St. Petersburg, Florida, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 27 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 92% of it on major roads like I-75 and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You can expect a fuel cost of around $38 for this journey. With only one recommended stop, it’s designed for efficient travel across Florida. This drive is a straightforward way to get from one part of the state to another without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.8 miles from Davie, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 241.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 92% of the journey utilizing major interstates. The main artery for most of the drive is I-75, where you'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 209.2 miles. You'll also navigate portions of the Port Everglades Expressway and the notable Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This profile suggests a drive characterized by consistent speeds and straightforward navigation, ideal for covering distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Davie Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 241.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Davie Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 220 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Davie Road
Turn left onto Davie Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|SR 817 / South University Drive
Turn right onto SR 817 / South University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
220 mi into trip|~4h in|I 275
Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
240.3 mi into trip|~4h 24m in
Take the exit toward 31st Street South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward 31st Street South
7
240.6 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
209.2 mi
3h 44m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi
16m
Port Everglades Expressway
6.6 mi
7m
I 275
5.7 mi
7m
South University Drive
2 mi
3m
Griffin Road
1.3 mi
2m
31st Street South
0.4 mi
<1m
34th Street South
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 209.2 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Davie, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 47th Street
346 ft·22 sec·Southwest 47th Street
2
Turn left onto Davie Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Davie Road
3
Turn left onto SR 818
1.3 mi·2 min·Griffin Road
4
Turn right onto SR 817
2.0 mi·3 min·South University Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 595 West, to I 75
6
Merge onto I 595
6.6 mi·7 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
209 mi·3 hr 44 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 275
5.7 mi·7 min·I 275
Exit 228Toward I 275 North: Saint PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·19 sec
10
Merge onto I 275; US 19
14 mi·16 min·Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 20Toward 31st Street SouthUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft·9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
13
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi·58 sec·31st Street South
14
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi·39 sec·5th Avenue South
15
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi·40 sec·34th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 27-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since it's a single-day trip with a longest stretch of 209.2 miles on I-75, plan for one fuel and rest stop roughly halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches of highway. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so budget accordingly. Given the route's efficiency, you have flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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 120.8 miles from Davie, FL, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.2 miles.
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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.8 miles or 2h 13m 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 36m
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 Davie, 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 Davie, FL
This is one driving day of about 241.6 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Davie, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 209.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.8 mi from Davie, FL
· 2h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 120.8 miles from Davie, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Bandit Coffee Co.
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
St. Petersburg, Florida
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 241.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.46 one way
$76.91 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$41.83
$83.67
premium
$4.72
$44.92
$89.85
diesel
$5.61
$53.34
$106.68
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(14.3 mi)$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.5
0
$25.37
$11.60
Efficient EV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
EV Truck/SUV
96.6
1
$33.82
$15.46
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Davie, FL
Night
in Davie on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Night
in St. Petersburg on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
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
17 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
4h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Davie, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 241.6 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.8 miles from Davie, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.46 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 241.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Davie Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 817 / South University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 220 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Davie, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
