The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Aberdeen, FL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on FL 70, FL 710, SR 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.9 miles on FL 70.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.68 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
105.8 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 211.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 44m highway drive covering 211.6 miles, with most of the trip on FL 70 and FL 710. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.9 miles on FL 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and FL 710. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 150 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 211.6 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: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 150 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 150 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
31.9 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
190.8 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
6
204.9 mi into trip|~4h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
6
206.7 mi into trip|~4h 34m in|Jog Road
Turn right onto Jog Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between St. Petersburg, FL and Aberdeen, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
190.6 mi in|~4h 14m
Florida's Turnpike North
190.7 mi in|~4h 14m
Florida's Turnpike South
190.7 mi in|~4h 14m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
190.8 mi in|~4h 14m
Miami
190.8 mi in|~4h 14m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 70
73.9 mi
1h 38m
FL 710
51.4 mi
1h 9m
SR 70
29 mi
39m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi
15m
Florida's Turnpike
13.1 mi
14m
I 75
10.3 mi
11m
I 275
6 mi
8m
Jog Road
4.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
FL 70
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Aberdeen, FL.
1
Start on US 19
48 ft·5 sec·34th Street South
2
Turn right onto CR 150
0.2 mi·50 sec·Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto 31st Street South
0.7 mi·1 min·31st Street South
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto I 275
4.9 mi·5 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
7
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi·15 min·Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi·2 min·I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge onto I 75
10 mi·11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward SR 70
11
Keep slight left at fork
365 ft·11 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight left onto SR 70
4.2 mi·6 min·State Road 70
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 70
0.2 mi·20 sec·FL 70
14
Continue on SR 70
29 mi·39 min·SR 70
15
Continue on FL 70
6.9 mi·9 min·FL 70
16
Turn straight onto FL 70
67 mi·1 hr 29 min·FL 70
17
Turn slight right onto FL 710
1.0 mi·1 min·FL 710
18
Continue on FL 710
50 mi·1 hr 7 min·FL 710
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto North Jog Road
0.2 mi·37 sec·North Jog Road
20
Take the ramp
503 ft·12 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
21
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·14 sec·this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
13 mi·14 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
25
Keep slight right at fork
196 ft·6 sec
Toward FL 802 East: Greenacres, Lake Worth
26
Turn slight right onto FL 802
1.8 mi·3 min·Lake Worth Road
Use the right lane.
27
Turn right onto Jog Road
4.7 mi·8 min·Jog Road
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left
209 ft·15 sec
29
Turn slight right
151 ft·12 sec
30
Turn right
328 ft·23 sec
31
Arrive at 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 105.8 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 19m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 211.6 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from St. Petersburg, 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 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.8 mi from St. Petersburg, FL
· 2h 19m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 14.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.68 one way
$67.36 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$36.64
$73.28
premium
$4.72
$39.35
$78.69
diesel
$5.61
$46.72
$93.44
Estimated Tolls: $1.86
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)$0.94
Florida's Turnpike
(13.1 mi)$0.92
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
$34
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
2 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
St. Petersburg, Florida
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.62
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
St. Petersburg, FL
Evening
in St. Petersburg on Friday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Aberdeen, FL
Evening
in Aberdeen on Friday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 44m 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Aberdeen, FL covers 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 70, FL 710, 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 105.8 miles from St. Petersburg, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.68 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 211.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between St. Petersburg, FL and Aberdeen, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Florida's Turnpike North, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
