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Trip from Deltona, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

136 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Deltona, FL

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deltona, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 4, I 275, 5th Avenue North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.7 miles on I 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.72 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

68 miles from Deltona, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 136 miles, with most of the trip on I 4 and I 275. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.7 miles on I 4.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 108.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 136 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 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 4 West: Orlando
6
17.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 4

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
28 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
8
112.2 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport...
8
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23B Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Deltona, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.

Saint Petersburg

112.2 mi in | ~2h 12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 108.7 mi 2h 4m
I 275 21.3 mi 26m
5th Avenue North 1.2 mi 2m
Saxon Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
East Normandy Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
34th Street North 0.5 mi 1m
34th Street South <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 108.7 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deltona, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.

1

Start on East Normandy Boulevard

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Normandy Boulevard
2

Turn left onto CR 4146

0.8 mi · 1 min · Saxon Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 4 West: Orlando
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 4 West: Orlando
5

Merge onto I 4

15 mi · 17 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 4

10 mi · 13 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 84B Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 1 min · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
9

Continue on this road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
10

Merge onto I 4

83 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 275

21 mi · 26 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 23B Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto FL 595

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
15

Turn left onto US 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 19

323 ft · 14 sec · 34th Street South
17

Arrive at destination

US 19

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Deltona, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.7 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

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 Deltona, 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 Deltona, FL

This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deltona, 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 4 for about 108.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68 mi from Deltona, FL · 1h 22m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakeland, FL

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.

Popular next leg

Lakeland, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

57.7 mi · 1h 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakeland, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68 miles from Deltona, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 108.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 136
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.72 one way

$45.44 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $24.61 $49.22
premium $4.90 $26.21 $52.43
diesel $5.64 $30.21 $60.43

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: 47.6 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 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.90 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.04 $8.70

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Deltona, FL

Evening in Deltona on Monday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Evening in St. Petersburg on Monday

Local time

5:51 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

5 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 44m 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 Deltona, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 4, I 275, 5th Avenue North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Deltona, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.72 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.
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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 136 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 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17.6 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deltona, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.

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