Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Anna Maria, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Petersburg, FL
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Anna Maria, FL
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Trip Overview
St. Petersburg to Anna Maria is 35.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I-275, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day drive primarily within Florida. You'll transition from urban St. Petersburg to the coastal feel of Anna Maria Island. The route is fairly short, making it an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Manatee Avenue West | 9 mi | 17m |
| I 275 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| US 19 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3 mi | 4m |
| Gulf Drive | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Marina Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Anna Maria, FL.
1
Start on US 19
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
34th Street South
2
Turn right onto CR 150
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto 31st Street South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street South
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 275
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
7
Merge onto I 275; US 19
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 19
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 41
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
11
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Street West
12
Turn right onto FL 64
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Manatee Avenue West
13
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
14
Turn straight onto FL 64
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Manatee Avenue West
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Gulf Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Drive
16
Turn right onto Marina Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Marina Drive
17
Continue on Palm Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Palm Drive
18
Continue on Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Gulf Drive
19
Turn right onto Pine Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Avenue
20
Turn left
80 ft
·
13 sec
21
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from St. Petersburg, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.4 — 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
|
CR 150 / Central Avenue
Turn right onto CR 150 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~9m 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.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
5
35.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(9.7 mi)
$0.68
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
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Anna Maria, FL
Morning in Anna Maria on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
8 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
58m 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 route that's heavy on turns, blending highway cruising with local road navigation. While 23% of the drive is on highways like I-275, you’ll also encounter more trafficked local roads as you near your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.7 miles, which occurs on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, offering a significant, albeit brief, highway experience. The latter part of the journey involves more frequent adjustments in direction as you navigate towards Anna Maria.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 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 early in the drive near CR 150 / Central 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 11 decision points packed into just 35.5 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: near the start (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 St. Petersburg, FL to Anna Maria, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
Bradenton
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 19
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Anna Maria, FL
Full guide →Anna Maria Island is a barrier island on the Florida West Coast. It contains the cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach.
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 58m. Total distance: 35.5 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 9.7 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 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 Anna Maria, 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 (CR 150 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anna Maria, 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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