Trip from The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

245.2 mi

395 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 55m

8 AM

5h 22m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 2m

3 PM

5h 6m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 47m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

The Hammocks, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

St. Petersburg, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Tamiami Trail, Southwest 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.96 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

122.6 miles from The Hammocks, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.6 miles in near CR 951 / Collier Boulevard.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 245.2 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 90.6 miles (CR 951 / Collier Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 223.6 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

90.6 mi into trip | ~2h in | CR 951 / Collier Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 951 / Collier Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

97.5 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Tampa

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa

223.6 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

244 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward 31st Street South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South

244.3 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	125.6 mi	2h 14m
Tamiami Trail	60.3 mi	1h 16m
Southwest 8th Street	21.6 mi	30m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	14.3 mi	16m
Collier Boulevard	7 mi	10m
I 275	5.7 mi	7m
Southwest 177th Avenue	5 mi	6m
Southwest 88th Street	2.2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 125.6 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court

172 ft · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court

Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street

167 ft · 9 sec · Southwest 103rd Street

Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard

359 ft · 13 sec · Hammocks Boulevard

Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Southwest 104th Street

Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Southwest 157th Avenue

Turn left onto SR 94

1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 94

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

Turn right onto SR 997

5.0 mi · 6 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

Turn left onto US 41

22 mi · 30 min · Southwest 8th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 41

60 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Tamiami Trail

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 951

7.0 mi · 10 min · Collier Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 75

126 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275

Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South

Arrive at destination

US 19

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 122.6 miles from The Hammocks, FL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.6 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.6 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving The Hammocks, 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 The Hammocks, FL

This is one driving day of about 245.2 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from The Hammocks, 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 I 75 for about 125.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.6 mi from The Hammocks, FL · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

123 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

Bonita Springs, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

136 mi · 2h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.6 miles from The Hammocks, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.6 miles.

Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL

The final approach into St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 228.3

View on nps.gov

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Everglades National Park

National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and anima...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour $35 near mile 25.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.96 one way

$81.92 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$44.37	$88.74
premium	$4.90	$47.26	$94.53
diesel	$5.64	$54.47	$108.95

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (14.3 mi) $1.00

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

$41

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Miccosukee Casino & Resort - Tesla Supercharger

Miami, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Kendall Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Miami, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Eagle Creek Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Magnolia Square - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shops of Kendall

Miami, FL

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Bayfront - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tarpon Bay Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 JULE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1 FPLEV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.6	0	$25.75	$11.77
Efficient EV	61.3	0	$21.46	$9.81
EV Truck/SUV	98.1	1	$34.33	$15.69

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 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 1 day ago

Origin

The Hammocks, FL

Morning in The Hammocks on Monday

Local time

10:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Monday

Local time

10:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

3 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

4h 54m 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 The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 245.2 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Tamiami Trail, Southwest 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.6 miles from The Hammocks, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.96 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.

The route from The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from The Hammocks, FL or browse trips ending in St. Petersburg, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Explore maps for The Hammocks, FL or St. Petersburg, FL on MapSof.net.

Trip from The Hammocks, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL

National Parks Near This Route

De Soto National Memorial

Biscayne National Park

Everglades National Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

The Hammocks, FL

St. Petersburg, FL

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Was this route helpful?

Explore More

Continue From St. Petersburg, FL

More from The Hammocks, FL

More trips to St. Petersburg, FL