Origin
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
Morning in Egypt Lake-Leto on Sunday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Egypt Lake-Leto, 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
34m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.3-mile drive from Egypt Lake-Leto to St. Petersburg, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 34 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with no need to break it up overnight. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 72% of the journey on interstates and major roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this short hop across Florida. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a connector between two points within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 17.6 mi | 21m |
| North Dale Mabry Highway | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| 5th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Broad Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Church Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 17.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Egypt Lake-Leto, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on North Church Avenue
437 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Broad Street
465 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Broad Street
3
Turn right onto FL 580
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
5
Merge onto I 275
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
8
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
10
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Broad Street
Turn left onto West Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway
Turn right onto FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
Navigation decision point
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.87 one way
$7.74 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
6:53 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
24 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
34m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 24.3-mile trip. With 72% of the route utilizing highways, you'll experience stretches of efficient travel, including a significant 17.6-mile segment on I-275. The main roads you'll navigate include I-275, North Dale Mabry Highway, and 5th Avenue North, indicating a blend of high-speed interstate cruising and potentially some busier arterial roads as you approach your destination. This character suggests a drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B smoothly, rather than one focused on scenic detours.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and North Dale Mabry Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Broad Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Egypt Lake-Leto, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida Orange Groves Winery along the way.
Florida Orange Groves Winery
22.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on I 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (West Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (FL 580 / North Dale Mabry Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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