Origin
South Venice, FL
Evening in South Venice on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Venice, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from South Venice to St. Petersburg, prepare for a 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different pace compared to standard interstate travel. It is a straightforward connection between these two Florida locations, making it a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from South Venice, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Sterling Road, Jamaica Road, and West Seminole Drive, keeping your focus on the local surroundings throughout the entire 60.6-mile duration. Since there is no significant stretch on any single road, you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The absence of highway segments means the character of this drive is defined by consistent turns and local navigation. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sterling 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamaica Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Seminole Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 31st Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sterling Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Hudson Road
167 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Road
2
Turn left onto Sterling Road
499 ft
·
24 sec
·
Sterling Road
3
Turn right onto Jamaica Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Road
4
Continue on West Seminole Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Seminole Drive
5
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamiami Trail
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 41 By-Pass
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 41 By-Pass
7
Turn straight onto Tamiami Trail
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
8
Turn slight right
4.3 mi
·
5 min
9
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
28 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
11
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
12
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13
Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
31st Street South
14
Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
161 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
15
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
5th Avenue South
17
Turn right onto 34th Street South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
34th Street South
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over an hour with no mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You do not need to worry about stretching this into a multi-day trek, as the 60.6-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads like Sterling Road, traffic patterns may shift more frequently than they would on a major expressway. To ensure a smooth trip, double-check your navigation before setting out, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying on local road markers. Aim to fuel up before you leave South Venice to keep your $10 budget on track throughout the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.3 miles from South Venice, FL, or about 34m 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 60.6 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 57m
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 South Venice, 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 South Venice, FL
This is one driving day of about 60.6 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Venice, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.3 mi from South Venice, FL · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from South Venice, 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
$10.12 one way
$20.25 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| premium | $4.90 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Evening in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:38 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
2 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
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 60.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sterling Road, Jamaica Road, West Seminole Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.3 miles from South Venice, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Venice, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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