Origin
Islamorada, FL
Evening in Islamorada on Sunday
Local time
7:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
324.9 mi
523 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
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6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 324.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, Miami, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.27 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
162.5 miles from Islamorada, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 324.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alligator Alley | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Islamorada, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Overseas Highway
26 mi
·
42 min
·
Overseas Highway
2
Continue on Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
3
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
4
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
5
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
6
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 27: Okeechobee Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 27: Okeechobee Road
10
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Okeechobee Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Naples
13
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
203 mi
·
3 hr 38 min
·
Alligator Alley
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
15
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
17
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
31st Street South
18
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
161 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
19
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
20
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue South
21
Turn right onto 34th Street South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
34th Street South
22
Arrive at your destination
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 162.5 miles from Islamorada, FL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.5 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
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 Islamorada, 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 Islamorada, FL
This is one driving day of about 324.9 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Islamorada, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 162.5 mi from Islamorada, FL · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.5 miles from Islamorada, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$54.27 one way
$108.55 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.79 | $117.58 |
| premium | $4.90 | $62.63 | $125.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.18 | $144.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.11 | $15.60 |
| Efficient EV | 81.2 | 0 | $28.43 | $13.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130 | 1 | $45.49 | $20.79 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Evening in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
7:26 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 12m 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 Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 324.9 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Highway, Miami, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.5 miles from Islamorada, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.27 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 12m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Islamorada, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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