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Trip from Pace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Drive Time

8h 49m

Distance

446.7 mi

719 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$75

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

40 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 42m ★
6 AM
8h 49m
8 AM
9h 5m
10 AM
8h 55m
12 PM
8h 53m
3 PM
8h 56m
5 PM
9h 5m
8 PM
8h 45m

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

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Downtown Pace, FL, FL

Pace, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown St. Petersburg, FL, FL

St. Petersburg, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Pace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 446.7 miles and takes about 8h 49m 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 193 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.62 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

223.4 miles from Pace, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 49m highway drive covering 446.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 193 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 26 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 193 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 206.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 446.7 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 206.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.4 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

6
206.9 mi into trip | ~3h 51m 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...
6
299.4 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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.
6
416.5 mi into trip | ~8h 9m 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.
8
427.3 mi into trip | ~8h 23m 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
8
444.7 mi into trip | ~8h 44m 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 Pace, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

Monticello

206.9 mi in | ~3h 51m

Perry

206.9 mi in | ~3h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 193 mi 3h 26m
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
Caroline Street 12.1 mi 21m
Veterans Expressway 6.9 mi 8m
FL 589 Toll Express Lane 5.3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 193 mi, about 3h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 90

12 mi · 21 min · Caroline Street
Use the left lane.
2

Turn right onto FL 87

1.3 mi · 2 min · FL 87
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
4

Merge onto I 10

193 mi · 3 hr 26 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
6

Turn right onto US 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
7

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

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
8

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
9

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.
10

Turn left onto FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on FL 44

4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
13

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

5.3 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane
17

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on FL 60

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
19

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.
20

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg Use the slight right lane.
21

Merge onto I 275

15 mi · 18 min · I 275
Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

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.
23

Turn right onto FL 595

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
24

Turn left onto US 19

0.5 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on US 19

323 ft · 14 sec · 34th Street South
26

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 223.4 miles from Pace, FL, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193 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 98 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 223.4 miles or 4h 12m 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 223.4 miles or 4h 12m

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 36m

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 Pace, 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.

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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 Pace, FL

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into St. Petersburg, FL

Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Pace, 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 193 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 223.4 mi from Pace, FL · 4h 12m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

223 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 Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

223 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 223 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 223.4 miles from Pace, 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 193 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.4 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.

De Soto National Memorial

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 446.7
View on nps.gov
Gulf Islands National Seashore

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $25
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$74.62 one way

$149.24 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 156 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $80.83 $161.66
premium $4.90 $86.10 $172.21
diesel $5.64 $99.24 $198.48

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

$75

Tolls

$4

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$208–$318

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 156.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 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

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Coastal Way - Coastal Landing - Tesla Supercharger

Brooksville, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Redstone Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 16 EV Connect: 7 Blink Network: 4 FPLEV: 3 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 $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 134 1 $46.90 $21.44
Efficient EV 111.7 1 $39.09 $17.87
EV Truck/SUV 178.7 2 $62.54 $28.59

Gas CO2

156 kg

EV CO2

52 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 2 days ago

Origin

Pace, FL

Morning in Pace on Monday

Local time

8:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Monday

Local time

9:16 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

4 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

8h 49m 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 Pace, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 446.7 miles and takes about 8h 49m 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 223 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 223.4 miles from Pace, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.62 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 18 significant decision points across 446.7 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 206.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.4 miles (US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 416.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pace, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

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