Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Bee Ridge, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Bee Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
This 44.8-mile drive from St. Petersburg to Bee Ridge, Florida, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stops and keeping your fuel budget around $7. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-275, offering a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B within the same state. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the highway, making this a practical option for a quick journey. Given its short distance and duration, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 20.3 mi | 21m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 275 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Bee Ridge Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| McIntosh Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Proctor Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 20.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Bee Ridge, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge onto I 75
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 207
Toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
11
Keep slight right at fork
345 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto FL 758
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Bee Ridge Road
13
Turn left onto McIntosh Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
McIntosh Road
14
Turn left onto CR 72A
188 ft
·
11 sec
·
Proctor Road
15
Arrive at destination
CR 72A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.8 — 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
|
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.
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 207
Toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
7
41.8 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)
$0.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bee Ridge, FL
Morning in Bee Ridge on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
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
55m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 59% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.3 miles on I-75, so you'll be settling into a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. While largely highway-focused, the overall character is a blend, meaning you'll transition between high-speed driving and potentially some more local road segments as you approach your destination. This isn't a winding scenic byway, but rather an efficient path connecting two points in Florida.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 44.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 Bee Ridge, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Sarasota along the way.
Sarasota
41.5 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.94 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 Bee Ridge, 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 — 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 Bee Ridge, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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