Origin
Belleair, FL
Late night in Belleair on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleair, 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
31m
Distance
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleair, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Belleair to St. Petersburg is 17 miles and takes about 31 minutes via US Highway 19 North, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two communities in the same state. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from highway speeds to more urban thoroughfares as you approach your destination. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger Florida exploration, offering a straightforward journey between these Pinellas County locales.
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 |
| Clearwater Largo Road North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Poinsettia Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Bay Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Indian Rocks Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rosery Road Northwest | 0.3 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, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Gardenia Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Gardenia Street
2
Turn right onto Indian Rocks Road
281 ft
·
7 sec
·
Indian Rocks Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Indian Rocks Road
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Indian Rocks Road
4
Continue on Indian Rocks Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Indian Rocks Road
5
Turn left onto Poinsettia Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Poinsettia Road
6
Continue on Rosery Road Northwest
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Rosery Road Northwest
7
Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clearwater Largo Road North
8
Turn left onto CR 416
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Bay Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on FL 686
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bay Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
430 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 19 South
12
Merge onto US 19
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 19
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
34th Street North
15
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
16
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indian Rocks Road
Turn right onto Indian Rocks Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Indian Rocks Road
Enter roundabout onto Indian Rocks Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 416 / West Bay Drive
Turn left onto CR 416 / West Bay Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$2.71 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
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
Late night in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
12:45 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
5 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
31m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 38% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant stretch, 6.4 miles, on US Highway 19 North, which offers a more direct and faster pace. As you progress, the road will likely transition from its highway character to more urban roads, like 34th Street North and East Bay Drive, requiring adjustments in speed and attention. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from open road cruising to navigating local traffic patterns.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Indian Rocks Road.
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 17 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Indian Rocks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Indian Rocks Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (CR 416 / West Bay Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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.
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: near the start (Indian Rocks Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Indian Rocks Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2 miles (CR 416 / West Bay Drive): 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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