Origin
Seminole, FL
Late night in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seminole, 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
19m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seminole, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 10.4 miles from Seminole to St. Petersburg, expect a quick, straightforward journey that takes roughly 19 minutes. Because this is a short local trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Tyrone Boulevard North, Bay Pines Boulevard North, and 5th Avenue North. Budgeting about $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for this transit. This route is entirely local, making it a functional connection between these two Florida locations rather than a destination-heavy excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Boulevard North | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Bay Pines Boulevard North | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Seminole Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Park Boulevard North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tyrone Boulevard North
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on CR 694
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Boulevard North
2
Continue on CR 694
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seminole Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Pines Boulevard North
Toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US-19 ALT
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tyrone Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
8
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
9
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Continue onto CR 694 / Park Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 19 / 34th Street North
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
64°F
Clear
E 8 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You won't encounter any highway driving on this 0% highway-share route, meaning your speed will be dictated by local traffic and city intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will navigate is 3.4 miles while on Tyrone Boulevard North. Since the path relies on city streets, the character of the road is consistent with urban commuting. Expect to navigate multiple turns as you transition between these three main roads to reach your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Tyrone Boulevard North.
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 4 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 694 / Park Boulevard North.
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 10.4 miles you will encounter 4 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 (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
46 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
46 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
48 ft
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 Seminole, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Alt Us 19: St Petersburg along the way.
Alt Us 19: St Petersburg
2.1 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US-19 ALT
About the Cities
Starting in Seminole, FL
Full guide →Seminole is in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida.
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 19m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Tyrone Boulevard North. 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 (CR 694 / Park Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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