Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Fussels Corner, 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 22m
Distance
61.9 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Trip Overview
St. Petersburg to Fussels Corner is 61.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I-4 and I-275, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, moving from the St. Petersburg metro area towards inland destinations. Given the relatively short distance and time commitment, this trip is easily manageable as a same-day excursion. The majority of the drive is on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for those familiar with Florida's interstates.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 4 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| I 275 | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| East Memorial Boulevard | 6 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| 5th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Carroll Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 92 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 4
— 27.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Fussels Corner, FL.
1
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 45B
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 4
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 28
Toward Lakeland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto FL 546
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 92
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Memorial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 92
357 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 92
11
Turn right onto North Carroll Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Carroll Road
12
Turn right
507 ft
·
37 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 61.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
FL 595 / 5th Avenue North
Turn right onto FL 595 / 5th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 275
Merge onto I 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward Lakeland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward Lakeland
4
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
North Carroll Road
Turn right onto North Carroll Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.71 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Fussels Corner, FL
Morning in Fussels Corner on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
25 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
1h 22m 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?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 79% of the 61.9 miles spent on interstates like I-4 and I-275. You'll experience a longest stretch of 27.7 miles on I-4 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a highway feel for most of the trip, characterized by frequent exits and merging traffic typical of urban and suburban interstate travel in Florida.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on I 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 4 and I 275. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near FL 595 / 5th Avenue North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 0.4 miles (FL 595 / 5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fussels Corner, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Lakeland along the way.
Lakeland
51.5 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 61.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on I 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 0.4 miles (FL 595 / 5th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: 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 Fussels Corner, 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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