Origin
Bowling Green, FL
Late night in Bowling Green on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bowling Green, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
68 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bowling Green, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Bowling Green to St. Petersburg is 68 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via SR 62 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from one part of Florida to another, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll encounter a moderate amount of highway driving, balanced with other road types. With just one recommended day for this trip, it's a straightforward journey perfect for a single-day excursion or a quick hop between locations. The fuel cost is quite manageable, making it an economical option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 62 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| State Road 62 | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Moccasin Wallow Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| I 275 | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Oak Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 301 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 62
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on CR 664
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 17
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Oak Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 62
14 mi
·
17 min
·
State Road 62
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on FL 62
23 mi
·
29 min
·
SR 62
5
Turn right onto US 301
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 301
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 683
266 ft
·
4 sec
·
Moccasin Wallow Road
7
Continue on CR 683
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Moccasin Wallow Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 228
Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 275
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto I 275; US 19
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward 31st Street South
Use the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
16
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
17
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Avenue South
18
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
34th Street South
19
Arrive at destination
US 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Bowling Green, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 67.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
FL 62 / State Road 62
Turn right onto FL 62 / State Road 62
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228
Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m 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
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.82 one way
$21.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.01 | $30.03 |
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
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in St. Petersburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
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
5 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with 42% of it on highways. You'll experience a 23.3-mile stretch on SR 62, which is the longest uninterrupted section of this journey. As you progress, the road character shifts, moving from less populated areas towards the coast. While not entirely a highway grind, expect a blend of faster-paced sections and more local road driving. This variety means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire trip.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on SR 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 3 miles in near FL 62 / State Road 62.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (FL 62 / State Road 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL
Full guide →Saint Petersburg sits at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida, and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa. The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, and museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 68 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on SR 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at St. Petersburg, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (FL 62 / State Road 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at St. Petersburg, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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