Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Late night in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Bee Ridge, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Bee Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
This 44.8-mile drive from St. Petersburg to Bee Ridge, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops and keeping your fuel budget around $7. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-275, offering a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B within the same state. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the highway, making this a practical option for a quick journey. Given its short distance and duration, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 59% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.3 miles on I-75, so you'll be settling into a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. While largely highway-focused, the overall character is a blend, meaning you'll transition between high-speed driving and potentially some more local road segments as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather an efficient path connecting two points in Florida.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 150 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 150 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge onto I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 207
Toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Bee Ridge, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Sarasota along the way.
Sarasota
41.5 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Bee Ridge Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| McIntosh Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Proctor Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 20.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Bee Ridge, 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
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 207
Toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
11
Keep slight right at fork
345 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto FL 758
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bee Ridge Road
13
Turn left onto McIntosh Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McIntosh Road
14
Turn left onto CR 72A
188 ft
·
11 sec
·
Proctor Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 72A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bee Ridge, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bee Ridge, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)
$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bee Ridge, FL
Late night in Bee Ridge on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
55m 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Bee Ridge, FL covers 44.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I 275. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 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 $7.13 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Bee Ridge, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Sarasota along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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