Road Trips from St. Petersburg, FL
Looking for a quick escape from St. Pete? You've got options for every kind of short trip. There are several destinations less than an hour away, perfect for a day trip with park access. If you're up for a longer haul, you can reach places over 100 miles out, often on highways, with a few parks along the way. For the most ambitious, there's a route that's over 250 miles, offering a more extended journey through varied terrain.
Total Routes
61
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
61
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
52 total in this range
The Hammocks, FL
4h 54m244.9 mi one way
Hiland Park, FL
7h 26m347 mi one way
Pretty Bayou, FL
7h 35m351.8 mi one way
Callaway, FL
7h 28m348.4 mi one way
The furthest destination at 7.5 hours, this drive uses mostly surface roads. It still offers a good drive score, and De Soto National Memorial is available as a park stop.
Monticello, FL
5h 6m245.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
8 total in this range
Woodlawn Beach, FL
9h 3m490.4 mi one way
East Pensacola Heights, FL
8h 56m486.7 mi one way
Seaside, FL
8h 12m441.1 mi one way
Warrington, FL
9h 6m494.6 mi one way
Milton, FL
8h 39m471.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
The Hammocks, FL
4h 54m244.9 mi one way
Hiland Park, FL
7h 26m347 mi one way
Pretty Bayou, FL
7h 35m351.8 mi one way
Callaway, FL
7h 28m348.4 mi one way
Avon Park, FL
4h 30m244.6 mi one way
Miramar, FL
4h 38m246.4 mi one way
Islamorada, FL
6h 21m323.8 mi one way
Tamarac, FL
4h 30m242 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Enjoy drives with park access, like De Soto National Memorial, as the weather warms. Shorter trips under an hour are ideal.
Summer
Opt for longer highway drives to reach destinations like Sharpes, which offers Canaveral National Seashore, for a summer excursion.
Fall
With a high drive score, consider the longer routes to places like Crawfordville for a fall adventure, with De Soto National Memorial accessible.
Winter
Take advantage of favorable weather for the longer highway routes, such as the drive to Callaway, with park options available.
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