Amy's On The Avenue
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13525632697
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
143.9 mi
232 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manatee Road, FL
Jakub Pabis
St. Petersburg, FL
Wikimedia Commons
This 143.9-mile drive from Manatee Road, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. The route primarily utilizes the Suncoast Parkway and I-275, with a significant portion, 57%, being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. You'll experience a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of faster highway sections and potentially some local road navigation. Given its duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.9 miles from Manatee Road, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Parkway | 54.3 mi | 58m |
| Main Street | 47 mi | 59m |
| I 275 | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Expressway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| FL 589 Toll Express Lane | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Manatee Springs Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Manatee Road, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
Start on Northwest 85th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 120th Street
Turn right onto Northwest 83 Court
Turn left onto FL 320
Continue on FL 320
Turn right onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Turn left onto FL 44
Continue on FL 44
Take the ramp
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
Continue on FL 60
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
Take the exit
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Turn right onto FL 595
Turn left onto US 19
Continue on US 19
Arrive at destination
For this 3-hour drive, departing in the morning is a good strategy to maximize your day and potentially avoid some traffic. The route is only 143.9 miles, so you won't need to split it, giving you flexibility with stops. With a fuel cost of around $23, budget accordingly. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Suncoast Parkway to I-275, as this is where the driving environment will most significantly change. It's wise to have your GPS or map ready for this segment to ensure a smooth continuation toward St. Petersburg.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manatee Road, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manatee Road, FL
This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 3h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Manatee Road, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Crystal River, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13525632697
Tea House 650
Crystal River, Florida
Bandit Coffee Co.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Top Coffee Stop
Crystal River, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13524500008
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters
Crystal River, Florida
Abound
Crystal River, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13525632697
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13525641500
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Inglis, Florida
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+13527810075
Around the midpoint, short detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+13522284397
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+13526991917
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+17272226458
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+13525075057
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13524500008
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+13522288818
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13526515166
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Greater Northdale, Florida
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+17272703739
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
Near the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13525079129
Around the midpoint, short detour
Brooksville, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Land O' Lakes, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Brooksville, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Chiefland, Florida
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Clearwater, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 12–3:30 pm
+17272105450
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 1–9 pm
+13522284084
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Crystal River, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+13522284586
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17278227872
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13522213433
Near the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+17276471538
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+17278233767
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+17278937441
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 113.6 and 141.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward Tampa:St. Petersburg
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$22.91 one way
$45.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $26.76 | $53.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.11 | $6.91 |
| Efficient EV | 36 | 0 | $12.59 | $5.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.6 | 0 | $20.15 | $9.21 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Manatee Road on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a varied driving experience on this 143.9-mile journey. Over half of your travel, 57%, will be on highways, offering efficient progress. The Suncoast Parkway accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 54.3 miles, providing a consistent pace. As you transition to Main Street and then I-275, the character of the drive will likely change, introducing more local traffic and varied speed limits. This mixed profile means you'll encounter both swift highway cruising and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
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 113.6 miles in near FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 113.6 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles (FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Manatee Road, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tampa:st. Petersburg along the way.
Tampa:st. Petersburg
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 143.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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