Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
186.9 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95 North, FL 714, Southwest Martin Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.22 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
93.5 miles from Hobe Sound, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 186.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Hobe Sound, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 714 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Martin Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Warfield Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hickory Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
Start on Southeast Bridge Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FL 714, CR 714: Martin Highway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 714: Martin Highway
Turn left onto Southwest Martin Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Merge slight right
Turn straight onto East Hickory Street
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 75
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
Turn left onto 31st Street South
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
Turn right onto 34th Street South
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 1h 40m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 186.9 miles and 3h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Hobe Sound, FL · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Hobe Sound, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$31.22 one way
$62.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.03 | $72.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.52 | $83.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Hobe Sound on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
8:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
93 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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