Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Yulee, FL

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

237.7 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m

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

Downtown St. Petersburg, FL, FL

St. Petersburg, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Yulee, FL covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 5th Avenue North, I 275 North, FL 326 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 48m drive with frequent turns across 237.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Yulee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
5th Avenue North Unavailable Refreshing
I 275 North Unavailable Refreshing
FL 326 Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 70th Street Unavailable Refreshing
US 301 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 5th Avenue North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Yulee, FL.

1

Start on 34th Street South

0.4 mi · 1 min · 34th Street South
2

Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North
3

Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

0.3 mi · 50 sec · I 275 North
4

Merge slight left

38 mi · 46 min
5

Merge slight left

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

0.2 mi · 32 sec · FL 326
7

Turn slight right

144 ft · 5 sec
8

Turn slight right

1.1 mi · 1 min
9

Continue on Northwest 70th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
10

Turn left

5.5 mi · 6 min
11

Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

52 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North US 301: Starke
12

Continue straight

25 mi · 31 min
13

Continue straight

1.2 mi · 1 min
14

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 25 sec
15

Continue straight

16 mi · 21 min
16

Continue straight

13 mi · 16 min
17

Take the exit slight left

397 ft · 18 sec
18

Turn sharp left

0.1 mi · 18 sec
19

Turn right

161 ft · 12 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.9 miles or 2h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yulee, 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 237.7 miles and 4h 48m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 118.9 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

119 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.

Popular next leg

Gainesville, FL to Yulee, FL

88 mi · 1h 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yulee, FL

The final approach into Yulee, 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 Yulee, FL.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.71 one way

$79.41 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $43.01 $86.02
premium $4.90 $45.82 $91.64
diesel $5.64 $52.81 $105.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.3 0 $24.96 $11.41
Efficient EV 59.4 0 $20.80 $9.51
EV Truck/SUV 95.1 1 $33.28 $15.21

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yulee, FL

Morning in Yulee on Monday

Local time

10:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

21 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

4h 48m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Yulee, FL covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Avenue North, I 275 North, FL 326. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.9 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 $39.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 48m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Yulee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from St. Petersburg, FL to Yulee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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