Origin
Oldsmar, FL
Late night in Oldsmar on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oldsmar, 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
36m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oldsmar, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This quick 21.5-mile drive from Oldsmar to St. Petersburg, Florida, will take you about 36 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, you won't break the bank getting there. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge, 34th Street North, and McMullen Booth Road, offering a more hands-on driving experience. This journey is best suited for a single day, allowing you to maximize your time in St. Petersburg. It's a straightforward trip within the same state and region, ideal for a short getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| 34th Street North | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| McMullen Booth Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| 49th Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| State Street West | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 19 North | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Park Boulevard | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oldsmar, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto State Street West
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
State Street West
3
At end of road, turn left onto FL 580
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street West
4
Turn left onto CR 611
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
McMullen Booth Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto CR 611
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 611
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
7
Continue on CR 611
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
49th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
9
Merge onto US 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 19
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
34th Street North
11
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
12
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
State Street West
At end of road, turn left onto State Street West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 580 / State Street West
At end of road, turn left onto FL 580 / State Street West
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
CR 611 / Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 611 / Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
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
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
3:31 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
2 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
36m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 21.5-mile trip, with only about 11% of it on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.2 miles across the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge. As you navigate from Oldsmar to St. Petersburg, you'll transition between different local thoroughfares like McMullen Booth Road and 34th Street North. This route feels more like navigating through communities than a high-speed transit, requiring your attention at intersections.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near State Street West.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.2 miles (State Street West): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (FL 580 / State Street West): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge. 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 0.2 miles (State Street West): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (FL 580 / State Street West): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): 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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