Origin
Richmond Heights, FL
Afternoon in Richmond Heights on Sunday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
264.3 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
St. Petersburg, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buchanan Street, Southwest 152nd Street, State Road 821 Access Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.15 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
132.1 miles from Richmond Heights, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 264.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buchanan Street 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
This is a straightforward 4h 2m 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 Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 152nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 821 Access Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Okeechobee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Buchanan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Heights, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Graham Drive
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest Graham Drive
2
Turn right onto Buchanan Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Buchanan Street
3
Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 152nd Street
4
Turn right onto State Road 821 Access Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 821 Access Road
5
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando
6
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 27: Okeechobee Road
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 27: Okeechobee Road
10
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Okeechobee Road
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 North: Naples
13
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
203 mi
·
3 hr 38 min
·
Alligator Alley
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
15
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
16
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
17
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
31st Street South
18
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
161 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
19
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
20
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue South
21
Turn right onto 34th Street South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
34th Street South
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.1 miles from Richmond Heights, FL, or about 2h 1m 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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.1 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
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 Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights, FL
This is one driving day of about 264.3 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Richmond Heights, 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 132.1 mi from Richmond Heights, FL · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 132.1 miles from Richmond Heights, 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
$44.15 one way
$88.30 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $47.82 | $95.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $50.95 | $101.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.72 | $117.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.75 | $12.69 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.13 | $10.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.7 | 1 | $37.00 | $16.92 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 264.3 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buchanan Street, Southwest 152nd Street, State Road 821 Access Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.1 miles from Richmond Heights, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond Heights, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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