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Trip from Hendry County, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

165.7 mi

267 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

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county in Florida, United States of America

Hendry County, FL

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hendry County, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, FL 80, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.38 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

82.8 miles from Hendry County, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 165.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 165.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and FL 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.5 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 86.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and FL 80. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near FL 80.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 165.7 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 13.7 miles (FL 80): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.1 miles (I 275): 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
13.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | FL 80

At end of road, turn left onto FL 80

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
57.6 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
144.1 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
164.4 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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
164.7 mi into trip | ~3h 21m 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 86.5 mi 1h 32m
FL 80 43.5 mi 59m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 14.3 mi 16m
Sam Jones Trail 9.8 mi 16m
I 275 5.7 mi 7m
South Devil's Garden Road 3.9 mi 6m
31st Street South 0.4 mi <1m
34th Street South 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 86.5 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 833

3.7 mi · 6 min · Sam Jones Trail
2

Continue on CR 833

3.9 mi · 6 min · South Devil's Garden Road
3

Continue on CR 833

6.1 mi · 10 min · Sam Jones Trail
4

At end of road, turn left onto FL 80

43 mi · 59 min · FL 80
Use the left lane.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
6

Merge onto I 75

87 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275
Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
9

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
12

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South
13

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South
14

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South
15

Arrive at destination

US 19

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 82.8 miles from Hendry County, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 36 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.8 miles or 1h 50m 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 47m

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 Hendry County, 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 Hendry County, FL

This is one driving day of about 165.7 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Hendry County, 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 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.8 mi from Hendry County, FL · 1h 50m into the drive

Downtown Charlotte Harbor, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte Harbor, FL

83 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

Lehigh Acres, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Hendry County, 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 86.5 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.

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 148.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.38 one way

$52.75 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $28.69 $57.38
premium $4.72 $30.81 $61.62
diesel $5.61 $36.58 $73.17

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

$26

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.95
Efficient EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
EV Truck/SUV 66.3 0 $23.20 $10.60

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hendry County, FL

Night in Hendry County on Thursday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Night in St. Petersburg on Thursday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

3h 24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hendry County, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 165.7 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, FL 80, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.8 miles from Hendry County, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.38 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 165.7 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 13.7 miles (FL 80): Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.1 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hendry County, 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.

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