Origin
St. Petersburg, FL
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
11:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Petersburg, FL to Temple Terrace, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Temple Terrace, FL
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Trip Overview
St. Petersburg, FL to Temple Terrace, FL is 31.8 miles and takes about 45m via I 275 and North 56th Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it a straightforward hop between two points in the same state. Given its short distance and mostly highway profile, this is a very manageable drive. Plan for minimal time on the road, allowing you to focus on your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 21.4 mi | 27m |
| North 56th Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 4 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 5th Avenue North | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 50th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bullard Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridgedale Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 21.4 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg, FL and Temple Terrace, 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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 3
Toward US 41: 50th Street, Columbus Drive
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 50th Street
10
Continue on FL 583
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North 56th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bullard Parkway
12
Turn left onto Ridgedale Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ridgedale Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Ridgedale Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
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 1.9 and 31.6 — 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
25.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 41: 50th Street, Columbus Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 3
Toward US 41: 50th Street, Columbus Drive
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Bullard Parkway
Turn right onto Bullard Parkway
Navigation decision point
7
31.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Ridgedale Road
Turn left onto Ridgedale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.51 | $11.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
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.
Destination
Temple Terrace, FL
Morning in Temple Terrace on Sunday
Local time
11:02 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
45m 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 route is primarily highway driving, with 75% of the 31.8 miles spent on major interstates and freeways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 21.4 miles on I 275. After the interstate portion, expect to transition to surface streets like North 56th Street for the remainder of the trip. Pay attention to the high volume of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach your destination.
75% 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: 21.4 mi on I 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 275 and North 56th Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 275.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.8 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 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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 45m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on I 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 Temple Terrace, 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 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Temple Terrace, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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