Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Late night in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to West Samoset, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
Wikimedia Commons
West Samoset, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
St. Petersburg, FL to West Samoset, FL is 25.4 miles and takes about 35m via Sunshine Skyway Bridge, I 275, US 19, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect a variety of road types. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a straightforward journey with little need for overnight stays or extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag of highway and other road types, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter the impressive Sunshine Skyway Bridge, where you'll have a continuous stretch of 9.7 miles. The route progresses through a combination of major arteries and potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road environments, offering a dynamic experience for the driver.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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
|
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.
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
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
8th Street East
Turn left onto 8th Street East
Navigation decision point
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 West Samoset, 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 | 3 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street West | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hernando DeSoto Bridge | 0.4 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 West Samoset, 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
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
11
Continue on US 41; US 301
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 301
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
13
Turn right onto 9th Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street East
14
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
455 ft
·
25 sec
·
32nd Avenue East
15
Turn left onto 8th Street East
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
8th Street East
16
Arrive at destination
8th Street East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.09 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
West Samoset, FL
Late night in West Samoset on Saturday
Local time
3:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
1 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
35m 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 West Samoset, FL covers 25.4 miles and takes about 35m 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 12.7 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 $4.04 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 25.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 West Samoset, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From West Samoset, FL
More trips to West Samoset, FL
Explore more options from St. Petersburg, FL or browse trips ending in West Samoset, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.