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Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

58.3 mi

94 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown St. Petersburg, FL, FL

St. Petersburg, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, FL

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 19, US Highway 19 North, Shoal Line Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.8 miles on US 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

29.1 miles from St. Petersburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 58.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 19 and US Highway 19 North. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.8 miles on US 19.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 19 and US Highway 19 North. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
13.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

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. Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
4
13.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward US 19 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 19 North
6
16.8 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward Enterprise Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Enterprise Road
5
18.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | US 19

Merge onto US 19

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
50.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | CR 595 / Osowaw Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 595 / Osowaw Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.

Gulf To Bay

13.1 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 19 31.8 mi 49m
US Highway 19 North 12 mi 16m
Shoal Line Boulevard 5.5 mi 13m
34th Street South 4 mi 8m
Osowaw Boulevard 1.7 mi 4m
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road 1.6 mi 3m
Westwind Street 0.4 mi 1m
Tuscawilla Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 19 — 31.8 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL.

1

Start on US 19

4.0 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South
2

Continue on US 19

9.1 mi · 12 min · US Highway 19 North
Use the left lane.
3

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 19 North
6

Merge onto US 19

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Enterprise Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 19 North
10

Merge onto US 19

32 mi · 49 min · US 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn left onto CR 595

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
12

Continue on CR 595

1.5 mi · 3 min · Osowaw Boulevard
13

Turn right

225 ft · 6 sec
14

Turn straight onto CR 597

5.5 mi · 13 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
15

Turn left onto Alpaca Drive

372 ft · 18 sec · Alpaca Drive
16

Turn right onto Westwind Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Westwind Street
17

Continue on Tuscawilla Drive

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Tuscawilla Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Tuscawilla Drive

Trip Plan

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 29.1 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.8 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 58.3 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.1 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 58.3 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Petersburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 19 for about 31.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.1 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 46m into the drive

Downtown Clearwater, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clearwater, FL

29 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

Clearwater, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearwater, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

The final approach into Weeki Wachee Gardens, 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.74 one way

$19.48 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $10.55 $21.10
premium $4.90 $11.24 $22.48
diesel $5.64 $12.95 $25.90

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: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Lowe's Home Improvement - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Pinellas Park, FL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Thorntons, 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL

Saint Petersburg, FL

BP_PULSE

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Petersburg, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pinellas Park, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Tyrone Square (St Petersburg, FL)

Peterburg, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

USF St. Petersburg

Petersburg, FL

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 7CHARGE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 Electrify America: 1 NOODOE: 1 WALMART: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 WAVE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
Efficient EV 14.6 0 $5.10 $2.33
EV Truck/SUV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL

Morning in Weeki Wachee Gardens on Monday

Local time

9:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m 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 Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 19, US Highway 19 North, Shoal Line Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 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 $9.74 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 58.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.

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