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Trip from Vineyards, 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 41m

Distance

143.3 mi

231 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Downtown Vineyards, FL, FL

Vineyards, FL

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city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

St. Petersburg, FL

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Trip Overview

This 143.3-mile drive from Vineyards, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes. The majority of the trip, 88% of it, is spent on highways, making it a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on I-75 and I-275, which includes crossing the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Budget around $23 for fuel for this trip. Given its manageable length and highway focus, it’s an easy day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing.

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

71.7 miles from Vineyards, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 119.7 mi 2h 8m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 14.3 mi 16m
I 275 5.7 mi 7m
31st Street South 0.4 mi <1m
Arbor Boulevard West 0.4 mi 1m
Pine Ridge Road 0.4 mi <1m
Silverado Drive 0.4 mi 1m
34th Street South 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 119.7 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Silverado Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Silverado Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto Monterey Drive

343 ft · 16 sec · Monterey Drive
3

Turn right onto Arbor Boulevard West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arbor Boulevard West
4

At end of road, turn left onto Vineyards Boulevard

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Vineyards Boulevard
5

Turn right onto CR 896

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Pine Ridge Road
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
7

Merge onto I 75

120 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275
Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto I 275; US 19

14 mi · 16 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South Use the slight left lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 9 sec
Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field
13

Turn left onto 31st Street South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 31st Street South
14

Turn left onto 5th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 39 sec · 5th Avenue South
15

Turn right onto US 19

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 34th Street South
16

Arrive at destination

US 19

Trip Plan

This is a convenient one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready, though an early start can help you avoid potential traffic as you approach St. Petersburg. With only one stop suggested, plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or before a longer highway segment. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest stretch is 119.7 miles. A practical tip: confirm your route on I-275 before heading onto the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, as it's a significant and iconic part of the journey.

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 71.7 miles from Vineyards, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.7 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 32 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Petersburg, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Vineyards, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Vineyards, FL

This is one driving day of about 143.3 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Vineyards, 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 119.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lake Sarasota, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Sarasota, FL

72 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.

Popular next leg

Lake Sarasota, FL to St. Petersburg, FL

42.8 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Myers Shores, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.7 miles from Vineyards, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.3

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.3

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Petersburg, Florida

2.6 mi

Bandit Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paradeco Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272226458

Visit website

The Under Grounds Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272703739

Visit website

Bad Mother

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.3

St Pete Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61.4

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61.4

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 61.4

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 30.7

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 51.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

FloridaRAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 12–3:30 pm

+17272105450

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.4

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.5

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.2

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 92.2

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Morean Arts Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17278227872

Visit website

Pier Dolphin Cruises

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17276471538

Visit website

The Dalí Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 143.3

St. Petersburg, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17278233767

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 142.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Monterey Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Monterey Drive

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
121.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
142.1 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward 31st Street South

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 20 Toward 31st Street South
7
142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.81 one way

$45.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $24.81 $49.62
premium $4.72 $26.65 $53.29
diesel $5.61 $31.64 $63.28

Estimated Tolls: $1.00

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (14.3 mi) $1.00

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43 0 $15.05 $6.88
Efficient EV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73
EV Truck/SUV 57.3 0 $20.06 $9.17

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Vineyards, FL

Morning in Vineyards on Sunday

Local time

6:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Petersburg, FL

Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday

Local time

6:17 AM

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

21 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 41m 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 128.5
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 highway-focused drive for most of this 143.3-mile route. With an 88% highway share, you'll be covering significant ground on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 119.7 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace. As you transition onto I-275 and approach the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, the landscape will likely shift, but the primary character remains that of efficient interstate travel. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.7 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Monterey Drive.

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 143.3 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 0.4 miles (Monterey Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.7 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 143.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 119.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.00 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 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 0.4 miles (Monterey Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.7 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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