Origin
Pinellas Park, FL
Morning in Pinellas Park on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinellas Park, 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
12m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinellas Park, FL
Arian Fernandez
St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Pinellas Park to St. Petersburg, you are in for a quick 6.4-mile trip that takes approximately 12 minutes. This local journey is perfectly suited for a single day, as it avoids highways entirely and keeps your fuel costs as low as $1. Because the entire route stays within the Florida region, you won't have to worry about changing landscapes or long-distance logistics. It is a straightforward, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two neighboring areas. You won't need to plan for overnight stays or complex itineraries, making this an ideal option for a simple, flexible commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 49th Street North | 5 mi | 9m |
| 1st Avenue South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 78th Avenue North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
49th Street North
— 5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on 78th Avenue North
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
78th Avenue North
2
Turn left onto CR 611
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
49th Street North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
5
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 611 / 49th Street North
Turn left onto CR 611 / 49th Street North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn left onto 1st Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.02 one way
$2.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
ENE 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 12:28PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
21 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
12m 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 that keeps you off the interstate, as this route features 0% highway share. You will navigate via 49th Street North, 1st Avenue South, and 34th Street South to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5-mile run along 49th Street North. Since the entire trip covers less than seven miles, the road character remains consistent rather than shifting between high-speed lanes and rural paths. Prepare for a steady, urban pace where your attention will be focused on navigating local intersections rather than maintaining high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on 49th Street North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 611 / 49th Street North.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pinellas Park, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (1st Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
54 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
67 ft
Total Descent
40 ft
Highest Point
54 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
39 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Pinellas Park, FL
Full guide →Pinellas Park is in Florida. The city has some heavy industry and is home to a large variety of ethnic restaurants and businesses. The city is home to a variety of groups that have immigrated from all over the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a super easy, same-day round trip. At only 6.4 miles and 12 minutes, you'll barely use any gas, which is a bonus with fuel at $1.02.
Family Friendly
Perfect for families! It's incredibly short at 6.4 miles and takes just 12 minutes, so no one will get bored. Plus, the 5 EV DC fast chargers mean you're covered if you're driving electric.
Solo Traveler
A comfortable solo distance, this 6.4-mile, 12-minute drive is a breeze. You'll have no trouble navigating the local roads and can even take advantage of the 5 EV DC fast chargers if needed.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.4-mile, 12-minute drive is ideal for first-time drivers. It's mostly local roads with low complexity (2/10) and excellent coverage, making it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on 49th Street 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 (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (1st Avenue South): 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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