Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
333.3 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL covers 333.3 miles and takes about 7h 14m 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 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.68 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.6 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 14m drive with frequent turns across 333.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 14m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kennedy Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 589 | 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 Port Saint Joe, FL.
Start on 34th Street South
Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
Take the ramp left toward I 275 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
Turn left onto Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane
Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
Continue on Northeast 5th Street
Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
Keep slight right
Turn left onto Avenue E
Continue on Monument Avenue
Turn right onto Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
Continue on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.6 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint Joe, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from St. Petersburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 333.3 miles and 7h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.6 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 166.6 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Port Saint Joe, 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 Port Saint Joe, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$55.68 one way
$111.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $60.31 | $120.62 |
| premium | $4.90 | $64.25 | $128.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100 | 1 | $35.00 | $16.00 |
| Efficient EV | 83.3 | 0 | $29.16 | $13.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.3 | 1 | $46.66 | $21.33 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Port Saint Joe on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Gainesville, FL
167 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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