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Trip from Seminole Manor, 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

4h 38m

Distance

209.4 mi

337 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Seminole Manor, FL, FL

Seminole Manor, FL

Connor Scott McManus

city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

This 209.4-mile journey from Seminole Manor, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 38 minutes. Primarily utilizing FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard, this route offers a 61% highway experience, making it a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it's an economical option for exploring within Florida. The drive is designed for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll cover a significant distance, with the longest stretch on FL 70 spanning 65.3 miles, providing ample opportunity to settle in.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 70 65.3 mi 1h 26m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard 33.1 mi 44m
SR 70 32.9 mi 45m
Bee Line Highway 20.1 mi 26m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 14.3 mi 16m
I 95 13.5 mi 15m
I 75 9.9 mi 10m
East Hickory Street 8.4 mi 12m
Longest stretch: FL 70 — 65.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seminole Manor, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.

1

Start on Seminole Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Seminole Drive
2

Turn right onto CR 812

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lantana Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
4

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 76 Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn straight onto FL 708

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on FL 710

20 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway
8

Continue on FL 710

33 mi · 44 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard
9

Merge onto FL 70

65 mi · 1 hr 26 min · FL 70
10

Turn straight onto FL 70

8.4 mi · 12 min · East Hickory Street
11

Continue on SR 70

33 mi · 45 min · SR 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 75
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto I 75

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 75
15

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275
Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
17

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
20

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South
21

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South
22

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South
23

Arrive at destination

US 19

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 38-minute duration, starting your drive from Seminole Manor earlier in the day is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, planning your fuel and rest breaks is straightforward. Keep an eye on the 65.3-mile stretch on FL 70; it's your longest continuous segment, so ensure you're comfortable with fuel and amenities before embarking on it. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.3 miles.

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 46 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.7 miles or 2h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Seminole Manor, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Seminole Manor, FL

This is one driving day of about 209.4 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Seminole Manor, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 70 for about 65.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Punta Gorda, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

105 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

Pahokee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sebring, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.7 miles from Seminole Manor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before FL 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.4

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 209.4

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.6 mi

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272226458

Visit website

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 209.4

St Pete Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 74.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

Visit website

Tom Bennett Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 179.5

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Morean Arts Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17278227872

Visit website

Pier Dolphin Cruises

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17276471538

Visit website

The Dalí Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17278233767

Visit website

South Straub Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 209.4

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17278937441

Visit website

Morgan Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 134.6

Arcadia, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18639934854

Visit website

Basketball (John H. Marble Rec Center)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 179.5

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19417456030

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 208.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 76 Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
7
177.3 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 75 North: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa
7
187.8 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
208.1 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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
208.4 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.33 one way

$66.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $36.26 $72.52
premium $4.72 $38.94 $77.87
diesel $5.61 $46.23 $92.47

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.8 0 $21.99 $10.05
Efficient EV 52.4 0 $18.32 $8.38
EV Truck/SUV 83.8 1 $29.32 $13.40

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Seminole Manor, FL

Morning in Seminole Manor on Sunday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

9:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SSW 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 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

4h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 194.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this 209.4-mile trip. With 61% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, punctuated by transitions onto other main roads like FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 65.3 miles on FL 70, offering a good period of steady driving. While not a purely interstate experience, the profile suggests a predominantly efficient and direct path, allowing for steady progress toward St. Petersburg.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.3 mi on FL 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 70 and Southwest Warfield Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 209.4 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.8 miles (I 275): 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 4h 38m. Total distance: 209.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.3 miles on FL 70. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.8 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at St. Petersburg, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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