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Emergency Towing in St. Petersburg, FL

Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch

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Stuck in a live lane or after a crash in St. Petersburg? Emergency towing costs $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, and you hear the total first.

RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.

Flatbed tow truck carrying an SUV and towing a second car through an intersection
Typically 30-45 minutesPrice locked before dispatch
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Emergency Towing in St. Petersburg: what to expect

If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.

Emergency calls in St. Petersburg often come from I-175 and I-375 and US-19 and from busy roads around Old Southeast, Tyrone and St. Pete Beach area.

St. Petersburg tow price examples

Across St. Petersburg (about 10 miles)about 10 miles$250 + tax
St. Petersburg to Tampa, FLabout 23 miles$380 + tax
St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLabout 110 miles$1,250 + tax
St. Petersburg to Jacksonville, FLabout 219 miles$2,340 + tax

Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.

Where emergency tows start in St. Petersburg

  • On I-175 and I-375Short spurs into downtown St. Petersburg. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
  • Downtown waterfront garagesLockouts and dead batteries near the waterfront and museums.
  • Sunshine Skyway BridgeHigh, windy and long with little room to stop. Call us with your direction.
  • US-19 commercial corridorHeavy traffic lights and frequent stalls and flats.

St. Petersburg conditions that cause these calls

Summer storms bring heavy rain and lightning almost every afternoon.

Hurricane storm surge can flood low coastal streets across Pinellas County.

Events downtown, festivals along the waterfront and weekend beach traffic add crowds through the year.

Emergency Towing coverage in Pinellas County

We send emergency towing to Downtown St. Petersburg, Old Northeast, Kenwood, Grand Central District, Edge District, Old Southeast, Shore Acres, Gateway, Tyrone, Snell Isle, Pinellas Point, St. Pete Beach area.

St. Petersburg ZIP codes: 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716.

St. Petersburg price

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax

Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.

(954) 539-7718

FAQ

Emergency Towing in St. Petersburg: questions

How much is an emergency tow in St. Petersburg?+

$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.

Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+

If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.

Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+

Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.

How fast can you reach me in St. Petersburg?+

Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.

What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-275 or I-175 and I-375?+

Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest St. Petersburg exit, mile marker or large sign on I-275 or I-175 and I-375. On US-19, the closest cross street or landmark such as Tropicana Field helps a St. Petersburg driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-275 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.

Emergency Towing in St. Petersburg, priced before we roll.

$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.

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