Origin
West Samoset, FL
Evening in West Samoset on Friday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Samoset, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Samoset, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This 25.5-mile drive from West Samoset to St. Petersburg is a quick trip, clocking in at around 35 minutes. It's easily manageable as a single-day excursion, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $4. You'll primarily navigate on US 19 and US 301, with a significant portion on the impressive Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an efficient and straightforward journey within Florida. Consider this a convenient connector rather than an extended exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with about 35% of the journey on highways. The most notable feature is the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.3 miles across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, offering a unique driving environment. Beyond the bridge, the drive transitions to US 301 and US 19, providing a blend of arterial roads and potentially some local traffic, especially as you approach St. Petersburg. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a progression through different types of Florida roadways.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
43 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
65 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~25.5 mi in
Elevation Range
43 ft
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 0.1 miles in near 32nd Avenue East.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (32nd Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.9 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
32nd Avenue East
At end of road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge onto I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 19 / 34th Street South
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street South
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Samoset, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward 31St Street South along the way.
31St Street South
24.2 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| US 301 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| US 19 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 9th Street East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 8th Street East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Samoset, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on 8th Street East
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
8th Street East
2
At end of road, turn right onto 32nd Avenue East
455 ft
·
25 sec
·
32nd Avenue East
3
Turn left onto 9th Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street East
4
Turn left onto US 301
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US 301
5
Turn straight onto US 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 19
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 19
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
8
Merge onto I 275; US 19
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward 31st Street South
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
11
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
12
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Avenue South
13
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
34th Street South
14
Arrive at destination
US 19
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.06 one way
$8.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
St. Petersburg, FL
Evening in St. Petersburg on Friday
Local time
5:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 West Samoset, FL to St. Petersburg, FL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US 301, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from West Samoset, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.06 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (32nd Avenue East): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.9 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Samoset, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward 31St Street South along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 43 ft elevation with about 72 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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