Origin
Ridge Wood Heights, FL
Morning in Ridge Wood Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridge Wood Heights, 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
58m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridge Wood Heights, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This 39.8-mile drive from Ridge Wood Heights to St. Petersburg, Florida, is a straightforward one-day trip that should take about 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing roads like Washington Boulevard and South Tuttle Avenue, with a significant portion on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, this route offers a direct path within the same state. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $6, making it an economical option. Given its short duration, it's perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. The overall feel is that of a local drive with a touch of highway experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| Washington Boulevard | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| South Tuttle Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| US 19 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3 mi | 4m |
| Myrtle Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Swift Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hernando DeSoto Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridge Wood Heights, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Grand Cayman Street
310 ft
·
15 sec
·
Grand Cayman Street
2
Turn right onto Swift Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Swift Road
3
Continue on South Tuttle Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Tuttle Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto South Tuttle Avenue
441 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Tuttle Avenue
5
Continue on South Tuttle Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
South Tuttle Avenue
6
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Myrtle Street
7
Turn right onto US 301
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Washington Boulevard
8
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
9
Continue on US 41; US 301
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Turn straight onto US 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 19
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 19
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
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Ridge Wood Heights, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
South Tuttle Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Tuttle Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 19 / 34th Street South
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street South
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.34 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
21 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
58m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 39.8-mile excursion. While only 9% of the route is on highways, you'll experience a notable 14.3-mile stretch on the impressive Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which will likely be the longest uninterrupted segment. As you navigate Washington Boulevard and South Tuttle Avenue, you'll encounter more frequent turns and changes in speed, characteristic of local roads. This blend means you'll transition from potentially faster highway driving to more deliberate local navigation as you approach your destination.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 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?
7/10
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 1.3 miles in near South Tuttle Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (South Tuttle Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.2 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 1.3 miles (South Tuttle Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.2 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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