Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Night in St. Petersburg on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Memphis, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Memphis, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Memphis, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I 275, US 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Memphis, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 27m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 150 / Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (31st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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31st Street South
Turn right onto 31st Street South
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.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
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 Memphis, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
Bradenton
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 19
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| I 275 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| US 19 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 25th Street East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Memphis, 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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 19
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Continue on US 41
353 ft
·
16 sec
·
Tamiami Trail
11
Turn slight right onto 3rd Avenue East
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
3rd Avenue East
12
Turn right onto 25th Street East
103 ft
·
4 sec
·
25th Street East
13
Arrive at destination
25th Street East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(9.7 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Memphis, FL
Night in Memphis on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
21 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
27m 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 Memphis, FL covers 20.6 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I 275, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 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 $3.28 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 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (31st Street South): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Memphis, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
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