St. Petersburg, FL to Azalea Park, FL is 111 miles and takes about 2h 13m via I-4, I-275, and East-West Expressway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it a straightforward same-day journey. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a consistent driving pace. It’s a practical choice for getting from one point to another efficiently, with most of your time spent on the interstate. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.5 miles from St. Petersburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 4
81.4 mi
1h 31m
I 275
21.4 mi
27m
East-West Expressway
3.1 mi
3m
Lake Underhill Road
1.2 mi
2m
5th Avenue North
1.2 mi
2m
34th Street South
0.4 mi
1m
Oxalis Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 81.4 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Azalea Park, FL.
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Start on US 19
0.4 mi·1 min·34th Street South
2
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi·2 min·5th Avenue North
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 275 North
4
Merge onto I 275
21 mi·27 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·42 sec
Exit 45BToward I 4 East: OrlandoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 4
61 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
13 mi·16 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 4
7.1 mi·8 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 82Toward FL 408: Ocoee, TitusvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·41 sec·this road
Exit 82AToward FL 408
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward FL 408 Toll East: TitusvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto FL 408 Toll
3.1 mi·3 min·East-West Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 14Toward Andes Avenue, Semoran BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on CR 526
1.2 mi·2 min·Lake Underhill Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto Oxalis Drive
0.1 mi·20 sec·Oxalis Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Oxalis Drive
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 2 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart. You can leave St. Petersburg in the morning or afternoon and still arrive at Azalea Park with plenty of daylight. Since it’s a short, highway-intensive drive, plan for fuel and rest stops before you leave, as dedicated service areas might be less frequent than on longer routes. Keep an eye on traffic, especially around urban areas, as that's where congestion is most likely to occur on I-4 and I-275.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.4 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Azalea Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from St. Petersburg, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 4 for about 81.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 23.4 and 109.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
23.4 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 4 East: Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 45B
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
6
84.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|I 4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 4
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
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 82
Toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville
7
105.7 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 408 Toll East: Titusville
8
109.3 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
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 14
Toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.67 one way
$35.34 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$19.22
$38.44
premium
$4.72
$20.64
$41.28
diesel
$5.61
$24.51
$49.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.3
0
$11.65
$5.33
Efficient EV
27.8
0
$9.71
$4.44
EV Truck/SUV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 16, 2026
Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Afternoon
in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Azalea Park, FL
Afternoon
in Azalea Park on Sunday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
2h 13m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 95% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a highway-focused drive for almost the entire 111 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 81.4 miles on I-4. Expect a consistent pace as you navigate through I-275 and the East-West Expressway. The character of the drive remains largely the same, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.4 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 11 significant decision points across 111 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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Azalea Park, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Titusville along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 111 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.4 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Azalea Park, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.7 miles (I 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Azalea Park, FL before heading back.
