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Trip from Naples Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m

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

Downtown Naples Manor, FL, FL

Naples Manor, FL

Andrew Patrick Photo

city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Naples Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 151.9 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.18 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

76 miles from Naples Manor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 122.1 mi 2h 10m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 14.3 mi 16m
I 275 5.7 mi 7m
Santa Barbara Boulevard 4.5 mi 8m
Saint Andrews Boulevard 1.3 mi 3m
Golden Gate Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Warren Street 0.5 mi 2m
31st Street South 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 122.1 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naples Manor, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.

1

Start on Georgia Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue
2

Turn right onto Warren Street

0.5 mi · 2 min · Warren Street
3

Turn right onto Saint Andrews Boulevard

1.3 mi · 3 min · Saint Andrews Boulevard
4

Continue on Santa Barbara Boulevard

4.5 mi · 8 min · Santa Barbara Boulevard
5

Turn left onto CR 886

0.8 mi · 1 min · Golden Gate Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
13

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South
14

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South
15

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South
16

Arrive at destination

US 19

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Naples Manor, FL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.1 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 33 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 30m 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 22m

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 Naples Manor, 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 Naples Manor, FL

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Naples Manor, 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 122.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Sarasota County, Florida

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Port, FL

76 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

Fort Myers, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Port, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Naples Manor, 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 122.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.9

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.9

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.6 mi

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272226458

Visit website

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.9

St Pete Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 32.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 97.7

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.1

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.7

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Morean Arts Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17278227872

Visit website

Pier Dolphin Cruises

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17276471538

Visit website

The Dalí Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17278233767

Visit website

South Straub Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 151.9

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17278937441

Visit website

Naples Botanical Garden

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Naples, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12396437275

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.9

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 150.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
7.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Tampa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa
5
8.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
130.3 mi into trip | ~2h 28m 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
150.6 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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
150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.18 one way

$48.36 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $26.30 $52.60
premium $4.72 $28.25 $56.49
diesel $5.61 $33.54 $67.08

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

$24

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Naples Manor, FL

Afternoon in Naples Manor on Saturday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Saturday

Local time

4:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

21 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

2h 56m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

151.9 mi in 2h 56m, mostly highway — 122.1 mi of that is on I 75.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 151.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.3 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at St. Petersburg, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.3 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St. Petersburg, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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