Origin
Madeira Beach, FL
Morning in Madeira Beach on Tuesday
Local time
7:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Madeira Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madeira Beach, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
Madeira Beach to St. Petersburg is 9.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Tyrone Boulevard North, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip entirely within Florida. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating a neighborhood than a typical road trip. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for ample time to explore both destinations without feeling rushed. Plan for a leisurely pace, as the journey itself is brief.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Boulevard North | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| 5th Avenue North | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bay Pines Boulevard North | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tom Stuart Causeway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street North | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gulf Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 146th Avenue | <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 Madeira Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on this road
65 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto 146th Avenue
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
146th Avenue
3
Turn right onto FL 699
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
4
Turn right onto FL 666
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tom Stuart Causeway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward St Petersburg
6
Turn straight onto US-19 ALT
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bay Pines Boulevard North
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on US-19 ALT
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tyrone Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
5th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 19
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
10
Continue on US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
11
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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146th Avenue
Turn left onto 146th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway
Turn right onto FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7 mi into trip
|
~13m 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.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 19 / 34th Street North
Turn right onto US 19 / 34th Street North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.09 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:25 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
18m 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 route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily be navigating city streets, with Tyrone Boulevard North, 5th Avenue North, and Bay Pines Boulevard North forming the main arteries. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on Tyrone Boulevard North. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights, as this is not a high-speed, open-road experience. The drive feels more like a series of connected local roads rather than a singular highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 146th Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (146th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Madeira Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward St Petersburg along the way.
St Petersburg
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Petersburg, FL
Full guide →Saint Petersburg sits at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida, and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa. The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, and museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 (146th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (FL 699 / Gulf Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (FL 666 / Tom Stuart Causeway): 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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