Trip from Seminole Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

209.4 mi

337 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 25m ★

6 AM

4h 39m

8 AM

5h 6m

10 AM

4h 48m

12 PM

4h 46m

3 PM

4h 50m

5 PM

5h 4m

8 PM

4h 31m

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

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Seminole Manor, FL

Connor Scott McManus

city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

This 209.4-mile journey from Seminole Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard, this route offers a 61% highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it's an economical option for exploring within Florida. The drive is designed for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll cover a significant distance, with the longest stretch on FL 70 spanning 65.3 miles, providing ample opportunity to settle in.

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

104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 209.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 209.4-mile trip. With 61% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, punctuated by transitions onto other main roads like FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 65.3 miles on FL 70, offering a good period of steady driving. While not a purely interstate experience, the profile suggests a predominantly efficient and direct path, allowing for steady progress toward St. Petersburg.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

FL 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 209.4 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.8 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 76 Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

177.3 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa

187.8 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

208.1 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Take the exit toward 31st Street South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South

208.4 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
FL 70	65.3 mi	1h 26m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard	33.1 mi	44m
SR 70	32.9 mi	45m
Bee Line Highway	20.1 mi	26m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	14.3 mi	16m
I 95	13.5 mi	15m
I 75	9.9 mi	10m
East Hickory Street	8.4 mi	12m

Longest stretch: FL 70 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Seminole Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Seminole Drive

Turn right onto CR 812

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lantana Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 76 Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto FL 708

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on FL 710

20 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway

Continue on FL 710

33 mi · 44 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

Merge onto FL 70

65 mi · 1 hr 26 min · FL 70

Turn straight onto FL 70

8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street

Continue on SR 70

33 mi · 45 min · SR 70

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 75

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 75

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275

Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South

Arrive at destination

US 19

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 38-minute duration, starting your drive from Seminole Manor earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, planning your fuel and rest breaks is straightforward. Keep an eye on the 65.3-mile stretch on FL 70; it's your longest continuous segment, so ensure you're comfortable with fuel and amenities before embarking on it. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time.

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 104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 miles.

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 46 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.7 miles or 2h 20m 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 51m

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 Seminole Manor, 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 Seminole Manor, FL

This is one driving day of about 209.4 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Seminole Manor, 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.

The longest stretch is on FL 70 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.7 mi from Seminole Manor, FL · 2h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte Harbor, FL

105 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

Pahokee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebring, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 miles.

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

$33.33 one way

$66.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$36.26	$72.52
premium	$4.72	$38.94	$77.87
diesel	$5.61	$46.23	$92.47

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (14.3 mi) $1.00

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

$33

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.8	0	$21.99	$10.05
Efficient EV	52.4	0	$18.32	$8.38
EV Truck/SUV	83.8	1	$29.32	$13.40

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Seminole Manor, FL

Morning in Seminole Manor on Thursday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Thursday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

8 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

4h 38m 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 Seminole Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 209.4 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are FL 70, Southwest Warfield Boulevard, SR 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.33 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.

The route from Seminole Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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