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Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Gibsonton, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

32.8 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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census designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Gibsonton, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Gibsonton, FL covers 32.8 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Gandy Boulevard, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway 10.5 mi 13m
Gandy Boulevard 8.1 mi 10m
I 275 4.7 mi 5m
South 50th Street 3.9 mi 5m
Tamiami Trail 3 mi 4m
5th Avenue North 1.2 mi 2m
34th Street South 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway — 10.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Gibsonton, 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

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Exit 28 Toward FL 694: Pinellas Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

248 ft · 9 sec
Toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto FL 694

8.1 mi · 10 min · Gandy Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll

10 mi · 13 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 11 Toward US 41: 50th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 41

3.9 mi · 5 min · South 50th Street
11

Continue on US 41

3.0 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
12

Arrive at destination

US 41

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tampa, FL

16 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

Progress Village, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tampa, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.4 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
6.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward FL 694: Pinellas Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
8
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, In...
6
15.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 618 Toll / Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
25.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 41: 50th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward US 41: 50th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.07 one way

$10.14 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $5.56 $11.11
premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.95
diesel $5.60 $7.23 $14.46

Estimated Tolls: $1.05

Selmon Expressway (10.5 mi) $1.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Late night in St. Petersburg on Saturday

Local time

1:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 12:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Gibsonton, FL

Late night in Gibsonton on Saturday

Local time

1:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 6 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 3 at 12:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

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

1 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

46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

32.8 mi in 46m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 1.9 miles in near I 275.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

47 ft 0 ft

Total Climb

38 ft

Total Descent

74 ft

Highest Point

47 ft

~2.3 mi in

Elevation Range

47 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between St. Petersburg, FL and Gibsonton, FL, road signs point toward Seminole and Indian Shores.

Seminole

7.1 mi in | ~10m

Indian Shores

7.1 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in St. Petersburg, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1876

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Salvador Dalí Museum — art museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
  • • Vinoy Park Hotel — historic hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
  • • Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA — museum in St. Petersburg, Florida

Arriving in Gibsonton, FL

Full guide →

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 46m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.05 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. 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 Gibsonton, 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: at 1.9 miles (I 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gibsonton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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