Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Night in St. Petersburg on Thursday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Fuller Heights, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fuller Heights, FL covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Brandon Boulevard, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Gandy Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on West Brandon Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fuller Heights, FL covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Brandon Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 20.1 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 around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
8
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, In...
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward 78th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward 78th Street
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 / West Brandon Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Fuller Heights, FL, road signs point toward Seminole and Indian Shores.
Seminole
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Indian Shores
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brandon Boulevard | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Gandy Boulevard | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| I 275 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Adamo Drive | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Old Highway 60 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Brandon Boulevard
— 20.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Fuller Heights, FL.
1
Start on US 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street South
2
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 275 North
4
Merge onto I 275
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 28
Toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
9 sec
Toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto FL 694
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Gandy Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 12
Toward 78th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto South 78th Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 78th Street
11
Turn slight right
274 ft
·
15 sec
12
Turn straight onto FL 60
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Adamo Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 60
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brandon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60
19 mi
·
25 min
·
West Brandon Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
16
Turn left onto Bailey Road
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bailey Road
17
Turn right onto Old Highway 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 60
18
Turn straight onto Old Hwy 60
158 ft
·
6 sec
·
Old Hwy 60
19
Arrive at destination
Old Hwy 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fuller Heights, FL
The final approach into Fuller Heights, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
Selmon Expressway
(12.9 mi)
$1.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Fuller Heights, FL
Night in Fuller Heights on Thursday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
25 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 13m 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 Fuller Heights, FL covers 52.2 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Brandon Boulevard, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Gandy Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles (FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between St. Petersburg, FL and Fuller Heights, FL, road signs point toward Seminole and Indian Shores.
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