Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Late night in St. Petersburg on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
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Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Williston Highlands, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Williston Highlands, FL covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.2 miles on Suncoast Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 129.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 129.8 miles, with most of the trip on Suncoast Parkway and Suncoast Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.2 miles on Suncoast Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncoast Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Suncoast Parkway and Suncoast Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 129.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
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 39
Toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International A...
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shor...
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Turn left onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Crystal River
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between St. Petersburg, FL and Williston Highlands, FL, road signs point toward Tampa International Airport, Clearwater and Crystal River.
Tampa International Airport
17.2 mi in
|
~22m
Clearwater
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
|
via FL 60
Crystal River
32.3 mi in
|
~43m
|
via FL 589 Toll
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.2 mi | 59m |
| Suncoast Boulevard | 20.4 mi | 26m |
| I 275 | 15.2 mi | 18m |
| FL 121 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Expressway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| East Levy Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Suncoast Parkway
— 54.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Williston Highlands, FL.
1
Start on US 19
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street South
2
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 275 North
4
Merge onto I 275
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 39
Toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Kennedy Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto FL 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 589 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
11
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
54 mi
·
59 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
Toward Crystal River
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
15
Turn left onto FL 44
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
16
Continue on FL 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
17
Turn right onto US 19; US 98
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight right onto FL 121
15 mi
·
18 min
·
FL 121
19
Turn left onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Levy Street
20
Turn right onto CR 316
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 140th Avenue
21
Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast 6th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Northeast 6th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.2 miles.
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 29 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston Highlands, 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.
+
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 129.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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.
The longest stretch is on Suncoast Parkway for about 54.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.9 mi from St. Petersburg, FL · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williston Highlands, FL
The final approach into Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands, 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
$20.66 one way
$41.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.47 | $44.95 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.14 | $48.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.05
Suncoast Parkway
(54.2 mi)
$3.25
Veterans Expressway
(10.1 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Williston Highlands, FL
Late night in Williston Highlands on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
30 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
2h 43m 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 Williston Highlands, FL covers 129.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncoast Parkway, Suncoast Boulevard, I 275. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.9 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 $20.66 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 129.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.3 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between St. Petersburg, FL and Williston Highlands, FL, road signs point toward Tampa International Airport, Clearwater and Crystal River.
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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