Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Palmetto, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Palmetto, FL
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Trip Overview
St. Petersburg to Palmetto is 21.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 275 and US 19, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, making it a straightforward drive between two points. You'll mostly be on major roadways, so expect a brisk pace for most of the journey. Given the minimal distance and time, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| I 275 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| US 19 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| U.S. Business 41 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Tamiami Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Palmetto, 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
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 19
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Turn straight onto US 41 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
U.S. Business 41
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 41 Business
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Valencia Drive
12
Continue on US 41 Business
508 ft
·
9 sec
·
Valencia Drive
13
Continue on US 41 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Avenue West
14
Turn left onto 11th Street West
311 ft
·
15 sec
·
11th Street West
15
Turn right onto 7th Avenue West
319 ft
·
16 sec
·
7th Avenue West
16
Turn right onto 10th Street West
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
10th Street West
17
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — 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.
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
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 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
7th Avenue West
Turn right onto 7th Avenue West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(9.7 mi)
$0.68
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Palmetto, FL
Morning in Palmetto on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 3 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
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
20 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
29m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, particularly on I 275 and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 9.7 miles on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, providing a continuous, albeit brief, highway experience. As you approach your destination, the route transitions to US 19, offering a slightly different feel before reaching Palmetto.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
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 Palmetto, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
Bradenton
16.3 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 19
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). 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 9.7 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.68 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 Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, 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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