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Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Inwood, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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St. Petersburg, FL

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Downtown Inwood, FL, FL

Inwood, FL

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Trip Overview

This 70.4-mile drive from St. Petersburg, FL to Inwood, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. The majority of your journey, 84% of it, will be on major highways, primarily utilizing I-4, I-275, and Polk Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of around $11, this is an economical option for a quick getaway. The route is best described as highway-focused, making it a straightforward transit between two points within Florida. Consider this a practical and efficient option for getting from point A to point B.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 4 25.8 mi 28m
I 275 21.4 mi 27m
Polk Parkway 12.2 mi 14m
East Main Street 2 mi 3m
Thornhill Road 1.8 mi 3m
Winter Lake Road 1.3 mi 1m
5th Avenue North 1.2 mi 2m
Avenue G Northwest 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 4 — 25.8 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

26 mi · 28 min · I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on FL 570 Toll

12 mi · 14 min · Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 570 Toll

199 ft · 2 sec · Polk Parkway
10

Take the exit

424 ft · 10 sec
Exit 14 Toward FL 540: Winter Lake Road
11

Keep slight right at fork

105 ft · 2 sec
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward FL 540 East: Winter Haven, Legoland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on FL 540

1.3 mi · 1 min · Winter Lake Road
15

Turn left onto Thornhill Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Thornhill Road
16

Turn right onto CR 542

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto FL 655

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Recker Highway
18

Turn left onto CR 542

0.7 mi · 1 min · Avenue G Northwest
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto 34th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 34th Street Northwest
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Avenue M Northwest

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Avenue M Northwest
21

Arrive at destination

Avenue M Northwest

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 31-minute duration and 70.4-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart St. Petersburg at your convenience, perhaps aiming to avoid peak local traffic. With no designated stops in the data, you have the freedom to pull over as needed, though the longest stretch of 25.8 miles on I-4 might be a good point to consider a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan your refueling accordingly before you get too low, especially given the highway-focused nature of the drive.

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 35.2 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 44m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from St. Petersburg, FL

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 25.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valrico, FL

35 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

Tampa, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mango, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1.5 mi

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

22nd Street Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch · 32min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18133040373

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tampa, Florida

1.6 mi

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

1.3 mi

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Retro House Coffee Bar & Asian Bistro

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+18138125025

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272226458

Visit website

22nd Street Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18133040373

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - West Tampa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Heights

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Haven Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632519619

Visit website

Concord Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

The Lab Coffee - Heights

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18138436588

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Dinosaur World

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Plant City, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18137179865

Visit website

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

Visit website

The Florida Aquarium

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18132734000

Visit website

Perry Harvey Sr. Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18132748615

Visit website

Magic Carpet Glide

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18136379797

Visit website

Morean Arts Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17278227872

Visit website

Pier Dolphin Cruises

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17276471538

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 63.3 — 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
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
8
49.6 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven

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 27 Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
6
62.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward FL 540: Winter Lake Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 14 Toward FL 540: Winter Lake Road
8
63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 540 East: Winter Haven, Legoland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 540 East: Winter Haven, Legoland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.21 one way

$22.41 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.19 $24.38
premium $4.72 $13.09 $26.18
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 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 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Tuesday

Local time

11:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Sunny

SSW 3 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Inwood, FL

Morning in Inwood on Tuesday

Local time

11:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

21 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 31m 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

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 70.4-mile route. With 84% of the journey on main roads like I-4, I-275, and Polk Parkway, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.8 miles on I-4, offering a period of consistent driving. While not characterized by winding backroads, the highway environment provides a predictable driving experience for the entire 1 hour and 31-minute duration. This route prioritizes direct travel over scenic detours.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 mi on I 4.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 1.9 miles in near I 275.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 49.6 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.

Between St. Petersburg, FL and Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Winter Haven and Legoland.

Winter Haven

49.6 mi in | ~1h

Legoland

63.3 mi in | ~1h 18m

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.

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 1h 31m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.8 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 Inwood, 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 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.6 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 Inwood, 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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