Origin
South Venice, FL
Morning in South Venice on Sunday
Local time
11:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Venice, 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
1h 18m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Venice, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from South Venice to St. Petersburg, prepare for a 60.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance. Because this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different pace compared to standard interstate travel. It is a straightforward connection between these two Florida locations, making it a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over high-speed traffic.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.1 mi | 28m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| I 275 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| FL 681 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 41 By-Pass | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Seminole Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Venice, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Hudson Road
168 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hudson Road
2
Turn left onto Sterling Road
498 ft
·
24 sec
·
Sterling Road
3
Turn right onto Jamaica Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Road
4
Continue on West Seminole Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Seminole Drive
5
Turn left onto US 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tamiami Trail
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 41 By-Pass
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 41
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
8
Turn slight right onto FL 681
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 681
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 75
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
12
Merge onto I 275; US 19
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 20
Toward 31st Street South
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
15
Turn left onto 31st Street South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
31st Street South
16
Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
5th Avenue South
17
Turn right onto US 19
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
34th Street South
18
Arrive at destination
US 19
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from South Venice, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sterling Road
Turn left onto Sterling Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 41 / US 41 By-Pass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 / US 41 By-Pass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
39.1 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$9.68 one way
$19.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
11:00 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
20 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
1h 18m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via Sterling Road, Jamaica Road, and West Seminole Drive, keeping your focus on the local surroundings throughout the entire 60.6-mile duration. Since there is no significant stretch on any single road, you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The absence of highway segments means the character of this drive is defined by consistent turns and local navigation. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sterling Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Sterling Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 41 / US 41 By-Pass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
47 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
47 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on I 75. 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: near the start (Sterling Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 41 / US 41 By-Pass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.1 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.
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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