Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
187.3 mi
301 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Hobe Sound, FL covers 187.3 miles and takes about 4h 11m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.29 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
93.6 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 187.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 11m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Hobe Sound, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 31st Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Martin Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Hobe Sound, FL.
Start on 34th Street South
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Turn right onto 31st Street South
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight right
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 70
Keep slight left
Turn slight left onto State Road 70
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight
Turn slight right
Continue straight
Turn left onto Southwest Martin Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CR 708: Hobe Sound
Turn left onto Southeast Bridge Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hobe Sound, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 187.3 miles and 4h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.6 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.6 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$31.29 one way
$62.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| premium | $4.90 | $36.10 | $72.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.67 | $8.99 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.39 | $7.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.22 | $11.99 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Hobe Sound on Saturday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
94 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from St. Petersburg, FL or browse trips ending in Hobe Sound, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.
Explore maps for St. Petersburg, FL or Hobe Sound, FL on MapSof.net.
