Origin
Warm Mineral Springs, FL
Late night in Warm Mineral Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warm Mineral Springs, 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
1h 22m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warm Mineral Springs, FL
Jose Valverde
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Warm Mineral Springs to St. Petersburg covers 66.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads like Ortiz Boulevard, De Leon Drive, and Tamiami Trail South rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, it is an affordable journey for a quick getaway between these two Florida locations. This route is best viewed as a simple transit rather than a multi-day adventure, offering a straightforward connection through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 36.2 mi | 38m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| I 275 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North River Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Tamiami Trail South | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| De Leon Drive | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 31st Street South | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 36.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warm Mineral Springs, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on San Servando Avenue
504 ft
·
24 sec
·
San Servando Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ortiz Boulevard
480 ft
·
15 sec
·
Ortiz Boulevard
3
Turn left onto De Leon Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
De Leon Drive
4
Turn right onto US 41
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Tamiami Trail South
5
Turn right onto FL 777
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
North River Road
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
7
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
38 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Warm Mineral Springs, 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 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ortiz Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Ortiz Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
65.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
$10.66 one way
$21.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
22 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
1h 22m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will spend your time behind the wheel navigating surface streets that require your full attention, making for a much more active driving experience than a standard interstate trek. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should be prepared for frequent turns and varied local traffic patterns. The character of the road remains consistent from start to finish, keeping you engaged with the local landscape.
63% 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: 36.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ortiz Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67 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 (Ortiz Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 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 1h 22m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 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.
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 0.1 miles (Ortiz Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.1 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.4 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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