Origin
Parker, FL
Afternoon in Parker on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
350.7 mi
564 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
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 Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 350.7 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.58 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
175.4 miles from Parker, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 350.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boat Race Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Race Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyndall Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Coast Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Star Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coastal Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Byron Butler Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boat Race Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
the route
2
Turn straight onto Boat Race Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Boat Race Road
3
Turn left onto South Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Tyndall Parkway
4
Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Coast Parkway
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Star Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Star Avenue
6
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
7
Turn right
50 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
8
Continue straight
31 mi
·
42 min
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Highway
39 mi
·
49 min
·
Coastal Highway
10
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Byron Butler Parkway
11
Keep slight right
55 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
12
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
13
Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
14
Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
15
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
16
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
19
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
20
Continue on Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Highway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
23
Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275: Saint Petersburg
24
Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
25
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
26
Turn left onto 34th Street North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
27
Continue on 34th Street South
325 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
28
Arrive at your destination
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.4 miles from Parker, FL, or about 3h 6m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.4 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Parker, 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 Parker, FL
This is one driving day of about 350.7 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Parker, 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 175.4 mi from Parker, FL · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 175.4 miles from Parker, 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
$58.58 one way
$117.17 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.46 | $126.91 |
| premium | $4.90 | $67.60 | $135.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.91 | $155.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.82 | $16.83 |
| Efficient EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.69 | $14.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.3 | 1 | $49.10 | $22.44 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Monday
Local time
1:59 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
3 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
6h 12m 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 Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 350.7 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.4 miles from Parker, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.58 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parker, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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