Drive Time
5h 55m
Distance
332 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Photo: Arian Fernandez
The drive from Port Saint Joe, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 332 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monument Avenue, Constitution Drive, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.46 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
166 miles from Port Saint Joe, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 55m drive with frequent turns across 332 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 55m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Saint Joe, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Constitution Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sopchoppy Highway | 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Joe, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
Start on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
Turn left onto Monument Avenue
Continue on Constitution Drive
Turn right onto Market Street
Continue straight
Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
Continue on Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg
Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Turn left onto 34th Street North
Continue on 34th Street South
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Port Saint Joe, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Saint Joe, FL
This is one driving day of about 332 miles and 5h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166 mi from Port Saint Joe, FL · 2h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 166 miles from Port Saint Joe, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$55.46 one way
$110.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $60.07 | $120.15 |
| premium | $4.90 | $63.99 | $127.99 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.76 | $147.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.86 | $15.94 |
| Efficient EV | 83 | 0 | $29.05 | $13.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.8 | 1 | $46.48 | $21.25 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Port Saint Joe on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Gainesville, FL
166 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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