Origin
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Morning in Indian Rocks Beach on Sunday
Local time
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Indian Rocks 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
31m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile drive from Indian Rocks Beach to St. Petersburg, Florida, is easily manageable in about 31 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, keeping your fuel cost around an estimated $3. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best suited for those who enjoy a more engaged driving experience rather than a straightforward cruise. Given its brevity, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for exploring either your starting or ending point more thoroughly. You'll stay within the Florida region for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Boulevard North | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Park Boulevard North | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Gulf Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| Bay Pines Boulevard North | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| 5th Avenue North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Seminole Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tyrone Boulevard North
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Rocks Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on Central Avenue
168 ft
·
16 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto FL 699
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Gulf Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn straight
375 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park
Use the slight left lane.
4
Turn left
405 ft
·
11 sec
Toward CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park
Use the sharp left lane.
5
Continue on CR 694
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Boulevard North
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Seminole Boulevard
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Pines Boulevard North
Toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US-19 ALT
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tyrone Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13 — 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
|
FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn straight toward CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the sharp left lane.
Toward CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
6
13 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT / 5th Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
8:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 on this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles along Tyrone Boulevard North. As you transition, you'll navigate through Park Boulevard North and Gulf Boulevard. This drive offers a consistent, local feel throughout, with no significant shifts in road type or pace. It's the kind of journey where you'll be making regular adjustments, so staying alert to your navigation is key.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Tyrone Boulevard North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard.
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 15.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indian Rocks Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL, road signs point toward Cr 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park, Cr 694 East: Seminole and Alt Us 19: St Petersburg.
Cr 694: Seminole
2.4 mi in
|
~6m
Pinellas Park
2.4 mi in
|
~6m
Cr 694 East: Seminole
2.4 mi in
|
~6m
Alt Us 19: St Petersburg
7.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via US-19 ALT
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.7 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Tyrone Boulevard North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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