Trip from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

187.2 mi

301 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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St. Petersburg, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 187.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 70, SR 70, Southwest Martin Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.3 miles on FL 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.27 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

93.6 miles from Hobe Sound, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 187.2 miles, with most of the trip on FL 70 and SR 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.3 miles on FL 70.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

141 ft 19 ft

Total Climb

138 ft

Total Descent

115 ft

Highest Point

141 ft

~85.8 mi in

Elevation Range

122 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and SR 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 187.2 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.6 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

20.2 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway

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

Exit 110 Toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway

155.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa

165.6 mi into trip | ~3h 43m 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

185.9 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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

186.2 mi into trip | ~4h 8m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 714: Martin Highway along the way.

Cr 714: Martin Highway

20.2 mi in | ~26m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 70	65.3 mi	1h 26m
SR 70	32.9 mi	45m
Southwest Martin Highway	18 mi	26m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	14.3 mi	16m
I 95	13.4 mi	14m
I 75	9.9 mi	10m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard	9.8 mi	13m
East Hickory Street	8.4 mi	12m

Longest stretch: FL 70 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CR 708

6.2 mi · 10 min · Southeast Bridge Road

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

13 mi · 14 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 110 Toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway

Keep slight left at fork

189 ft · 6 sec

Toward FL 714: Martin Highway

Turn left onto FL 714

18 mi · 26 min · Southwest Martin Highway

At end of road, turn right onto FL 710

9.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

Merge onto FL 70

65 mi · 1 hr 26 min · FL 70

Turn straight onto FL 70

8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

Continue on SR 70

33 mi · 45 min · SR 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 75

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 75

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South

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 93.6 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 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 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.6 miles or 2h 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 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hobe Sound, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hobe Sound, FL

This is one driving day of about 187.2 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hobe Sound, 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 FL 70 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 93.6 mi from Hobe Sound, FL · 2h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

94 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Punta Gorda, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.6 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.27 one way

$62.54 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$33.87	$67.75
premium	$4.90	$36.08	$72.17
diesel	$5.64	$41.59	$83.18

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

$31

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56.2	$19.66	$8.99
Efficient EV	46.8	$16.38	$7.49
EV Truck/SUV	74.9	$26.21	$11.98

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Hobe Sound, FL

Afternoon in Hobe Sound on Sunday

Local time

4:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

4:54 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 10m 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 Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 187.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 70, SR 70, Southwest Martin Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 93.6 miles from Hobe Sound, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.27 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.

On the drive from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 714: Martin Highway along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 19 ft to 141 ft elevation with about 138 ft of total climbing.

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