Origin
Umatilla, FL
Evening in Umatilla on Sunday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Umatilla, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
122.7 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Umatilla, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Umatilla to St. Petersburg is 122.7 miles and takes about 2h 40m via I 75 and I 275, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Florida, moving you from the central part of the state toward the Gulf Coast. You'll be on major highways for most of the journey, making it an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Expect a highway-focused experience that's best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.3 miles from Umatilla, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 45.1 mi | 48m |
| I 275 | 37.6 mi | 45m |
| CR 44 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Warm Springs Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Central Avenue | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| FL 44 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Commercial Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 45.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Umatilla, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on North Trowell Avenue
143 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Trowell Avenue
2
Continue on North Trowell Avenue
219 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Trowell Avenue
3
Turn right onto Lone Star Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lone Star Street
4
Turn left onto FL 19
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 44
11 mi
·
16 min
·
CR 44
6
Turn right onto US 441
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 441
7
Turn slight left
402 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on FL 44
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 44
10
Turn left onto CR 468
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Morse Boulevard
11
Turn straight onto CR 468
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Warm Springs Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 468
164 ft
·
3 sec
·
Warm Springs Avenue
13
Continue on CR 468
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Warm Springs Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 301
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 301
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 470
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 470
Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Tampa
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 75
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275
38 mi
·
45 min
·
I 275
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto FL 595
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue North
22
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
24
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The total fuel cost is estimated at $20, so plan accordingly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 45.1 miles on I 75, so make sure you're fueled up before this segment if you prefer not to stop. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of freedom to determine your own pace and when you'd like to stretch your legs.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.3 miles from Umatilla, FL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.1 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 27 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.3 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Umatilla, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Umatilla, FL
This is one driving day of about 122.7 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Umatilla, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 45.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Umatilla, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 120.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lone Star Street
Turn right onto Lone Star Street
Navigation decision point
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 301
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 301 / South Commercial Street
Turn left onto US 301 / South Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
83.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
I 275
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275 toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 274
Toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8
120.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery
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 23B
Toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.53 one way
$39.06 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $22.82 | $45.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
| Efficient EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.18 | $7.85 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
St. Petersburg, FL
Evening in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
6:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
near mile 122.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the drive taking place on major interstates like I 75 and I 275. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 45.1 miles on I 75, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. The character of the drive is primarily about efficient travel, with limited deviations into smaller roads. It's designed for covering distance quickly, so anticipate a consistent, highway-like experience for the majority of the trip.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.1 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lone Star Street.
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 122.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Lone Star Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (US 301 / South Commercial Street): 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 Umatilla, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
Saint Petersburg
83.1 mi in
|
~1h 49m
|
via I 275
About the Cities
Arriving 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 2h 40m. Total distance: 122.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m 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 45.1 miles on I 75. 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 St. Petersburg, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lone Star Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.8 miles (US 301): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles (US 301 / South Commercial Street): 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 St. Petersburg, 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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