Origin
Bradenton, FL
Morning in Bradenton on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bradenton, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradenton, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Bradenton to St. Petersburg is 23.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US 19, and 8th Avenue West, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip connects two points within Florida, offering a quick transition between areas. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With only a single day recommended, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger Florida exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| US 19 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 8th Avenue West | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| U.S. Business 41 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Green Bridge | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Tamiami Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradenton, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 14th Street West
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
14th Street West
3
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
3rd Avenue West
4
Turn left onto US 41 Business
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
9th Street West
5
Continue on US 41 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Bridge
6
Continue on US 41 Business
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
8th Avenue West
7
Continue on US 41 Business
501 ft
·
9 sec
·
Valencia Drive
8
Enter roundabout onto US 41 Business
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
U.S. Business 41
9
Continue on US 41 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Business 41
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto US 41
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Tamiami Trail
11
Turn straight onto US 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 19
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 19
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
14
Merge onto I 275; US 19
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward 31st Street South
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
17
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
18
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Avenue South
19
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
34th Street South
20
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 41 Business / U.S. Business 41
Enter roundabout onto US 41 Business / U.S. Business 41
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
22.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
22.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 19 / 34th Street South
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
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: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 3 mph
0% chance
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
4 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and changes in direction. Only 15% of the journey utilizes highway segments, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 14.3 miles across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, offering a brief period of less interrupted travel. Beyond that, expect to navigate through local streets and roads, requiring attention to traffic signals and speed limits.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 41 Business / U.S. Business 41.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (US 41 Business / U.S. Business 41): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bradenton, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward 31St Street South along the way.
31St Street South
22.4 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Bradenton, FL
Full guide →Bradenton is a city on the Florida West Coast. Its economy is based on tourism and agricultural products. Tropicana, the orange juice company, and Bealls are headquartered here.
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 33m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 2.9 miles (US 41 Business / U.S. Business 41): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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