Origin
Belleair Beach, FL
Morning in Belleair Beach on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Belleair Beach, 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
34m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleair Beach, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet shores of Belleair Beach to the urban energy of St. Petersburg, this 18.3-mile trip is an ideal day outing. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable drive that requires no overnight stops. Your path will primarily utilize US Highway 19 North, 34th Street North, and East Bay Drive. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route for a short excursion. It is a straightforward, mixed-profile drive that connects two distinct Florida coastal areas without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 19 North | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| 34th Street North | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| East Bay Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Bay Drive | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| South Belleair Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gulf Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 19 Southbound Frontage Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 19 North
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleair Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Gulf Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 416
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 416
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belleair Causeway
4
Continue on CR 416
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bay Drive
5
Continue on FL 686
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bay Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
430 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 19 South
8
Merge onto US 19
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 19
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
34th Street North
11
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
12
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 9.8 — 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
|
~0m in
|
CR 416 / Causeway Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 416 / Causeway Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
7.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward US 19 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 19 South
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:11 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.
Road read
34m 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 varied driving experience that blends local navigation with faster highway segments. Roughly 36% of your journey consists of highway driving, providing a decent pace before you transition into local streets. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on US Highway 19 North, which spans 6.4 miles. Because this is a mixed-profile route, you should be prepared for shifting traffic patterns as you move from the coastal atmosphere of Belleair Beach into the more structured grid of St. Petersburg. The road character changes noticeably, keeping the drive engaging despite its relatively short duration.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on US Highway 19 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 416 / Causeway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 18.3 miles you will encounter 5 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 (CR 416 / Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 19 Southbound Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
51 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
52 ft
Highest Point
51 ft
~15.7 mi in
Elevation Range
51 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on US Highway 19 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (CR 416 / Causeway Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 19 Southbound Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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