Origin
Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
Afternoon in Lower Grand Lagoon on Monday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
7h 45m
Distance
358.4 mi
577 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 36m
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6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 52m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 53m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 40m
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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 358.4 miles and takes about 7h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Byron Butler Parkway, US 19, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.3 miles on Byron Butler Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.87 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.2 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 45m highway drive covering 358.4 miles, with most of the trip on Byron Butler Parkway and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.3 miles on Byron Butler Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Byron Butler Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 58.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Byron Butler Parkway and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near US 231.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 358.4 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 10.8 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 328.1 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
211 mi into trip
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~4h 43m in
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US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
328.1 mi into trip
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~7h 4m in
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FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
338.9 mi into trip
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~7h 18m in
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FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
8
356.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 40m 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 Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa:st. Petersburg along the way.
Tampa:st. Petersburg
337.3 mi in
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~7h 16m
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via FL 589 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Butler Parkway | 58.3 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 19 | 55.2 mi | 1h 10m |
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| FL 20 | 49.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Coastal Highway | 38.6 mi | 49m |
| FL 267 | 30.8 mi | 42m |
| US 231 | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| I 275 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
Byron Butler Parkway
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Grand Lagoon, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Benbow Street
503 ft
·
24 sec
·
Benbow Street
2
Turn right onto Trelawney Avenue
508 ft
·
26 sec
·
Trelawney Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 3031
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Navy Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
186 ft
·
5 sec
6
Merge onto US 98
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 98
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Turn straight onto FL 368
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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West 23rd Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
372 ft
·
7 sec
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US 231
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 231
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231
11
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 231
12
Turn right onto FL 20
50 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
FL 20
13
Continue on FL 267
31 mi
·
42 min
·
FL 267
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 98
39 mi
·
49 min
·
Coastal Highway
15
Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate; US 221 Truck
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Byron Butler Parkway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto FL 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on FL 44
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
20
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
24
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on FL 60
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
26
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 275
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
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.
30
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
31
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
33
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.2 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL, or about 4h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.2 miles or 4h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 32m
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 Lower Grand Lagoon, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL
This is one driving day of about 358.4 miles and 7h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Byron Butler Parkway for about 58.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 179.2 mi from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL · 4h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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 179.2 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, 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
$59.87 one way
$119.74 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.85 | $129.70 |
| premium | $4.90 | $69.08 | $138.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.62 | $159.25 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.82
Suncoast Parkway
(54.3 mi)
$3.26
Veterans Expressway
(6.9 mi)
$0.56
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
$60
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.5 | 1 | $37.63 | $17.20 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.36 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.18 | $22.94 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Monday
Local time
4:33 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
7h 45m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 358.4 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Byron Butler Parkway, US 19, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 179.2 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 358.4 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 10.8 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 211 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 328.1 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa:st. Petersburg along the way.
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