Trip from Oriole Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Drive Time

8h 57m

Distance

456.5 mi

735 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

39 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 49m ★

6 AM

8h 57m

8 AM

9h 13m

10 AM

9h 3m

12 PM

9h 1m

3 PM

9h 4m

5 PM

9h 12m

8 PM

8h 52m

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 Oriole Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 456.5 miles and takes about 8h 57m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.7 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

228.3 miles from Oriole Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 57m highway drive covering 456.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 202.7 miles on I 10.

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

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 202.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 216.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 456.5 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 216.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 309.1 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 426.2 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

216.6 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

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

Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...

309.1 mi into trip | ~5h 55m in | 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.

426.2 mi into trip | ~8h 16m in | 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.

437 mi into trip | ~8h 30m in | 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

454.5 mi into trip | ~8h 52m 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

Between Oriole Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

Monticello

216.6 mi in | ~3h 58m

Perry

216.6 mi in | ~3h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	202.7 mi	3h 37m
US 19	110.2 mi	2h 19m
Suncoast Parkway	54.3 mi	58m
Florida Georgia Parkway	37.2 mi	47m
I 275	15.4 mi	18m
Avalon Boulevard	9.4 mi	13m
Veterans Expressway	6.9 mi	8m
FL 589 Toll Express Lane	5.3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 202.7 mi, about 3h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oriole Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.

Start on Shady Pine Drive

272 ft · 17 sec · Shady Pine Drive

Turn left onto Bay Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Bay Street

Turn right onto CR 191A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oriole Beach Road

Turn right onto US 98

1.7 mi · 3 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

Turn left onto FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

Continue on FL 281 Toll

3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

203 mi · 3 hr 37 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

Turn right onto US 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

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.

Turn left onto FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 44

4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

5.3 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 60

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg

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.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 18 min · I 275

Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Turn right onto FL 595

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

Turn left onto US 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 19

323 ft · 14 sec · 34th Street South

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 228.3 miles from Oriole Beach, FL, or about 4h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 100 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 228.3 miles or 4h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 228.3 miles or 4h 14m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 44m

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 Oriole Beach, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oriole Beach, FL

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into St. Petersburg, FL

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Oriole Beach, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 202.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 228.3 mi from Oriole Beach, FL · 4h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Gainesville, FL

228 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Gainesville, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

228 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 228 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 228.3 miles from Oriole Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach St. Petersburg, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 456.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.26 one way

$152.51 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 160 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$82.60	$165.20
premium	$4.90	$87.99	$175.99
diesel	$5.64	$101.42	$202.84

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

$76

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 159.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

39 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

Tiger Point Pavilion - Tesla Supercharger

Gulf Breeze, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Coastal Way - Coastal Landing - Tesla Supercharger

Brooksville, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Tesla: 17 EV Connect: 6 Blink Network: 4 FPLEV: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 JULE: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	137	1	$47.93	$21.91
Efficient EV	114.1	1	$39.94	$18.26
EV Truck/SUV	182.6	2	$63.91	$29.22

Gas CO2

160 kg

EV CO2

53 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Oriole Beach, FL

Late night in Oriole Beach on Monday

Local time

4:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Late night in St. Petersburg on Monday

Local time

5:27 AM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

2 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

8h 57m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oriole Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 456.5 miles and takes about 8h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 228 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 228.3 miles from Oriole Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.26 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.

Between Oriole Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

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