Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Fruitville, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Fruitville, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fruitville, FL covers 40.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, 31st Street South, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| 31st Street South | — | — |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| FL 780 | — | — |
| FL 780 West | — | — |
| Fruitville Road | — | — |
| Cattlemen Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Fruitville, FL.
1
Start on 34th Street South
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
34th Street South
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto 31st Street South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street South
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight right
4.9 mi
·
5 min
6
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
18 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
11
Continue on FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
12
Keep slight right to continue on FL 780 West
325 ft
·
10 sec
·
FL 780 West
13
Turn straight onto Fruitville Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fruitville Road
14
Turn left onto Cattlemen Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cattlemen Road
15
Turn right onto Palmer Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Palmer Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Albritton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Albritton Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Fruitville, FL
Afternoon in Fruitville on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
22 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
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
40.9 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fruitville, FL is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fruitville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Fruitville, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fruitville, FL before heading back.
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.
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