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Trip from Pinellas Park, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.7 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Pinellas Park, FL, FL

Pinellas Park, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Tarpon Springs, FL, FL

Tarpon Springs, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion from Pinellas Park to Tarpon Springs, you can expect a straightforward 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover the transit, making this an economical choice for a local getaway. Because the route is entirely contained within Florida, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. Given the short duration, this drive offers maximum flexibility for your daily schedule, whether you are heading out for a morning trip or an afternoon adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 19 North 9.1 mi 12m
US 19 8.3 mi 11m
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road 1.6 mi 3m
49th Street North 1.5 mi 2m
East Tarpon Avenue 1 mi 2m
78th Avenue North <0.1 mi <1m
West Tarpon Avenue — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US Highway 19 North — 9.1 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park, FL and Tarpon Springs, FL.

1

Start on 78th Avenue North

135 ft · 7 sec · 78th Avenue North
2

Turn right onto CR 611

1.5 mi · 2 min · 49th Street North
3

Turn left

0.2 mi · 20 sec
4

Merge onto US 19

6.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 19 North
8

Merge onto US 19

2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Enterprise Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 19 North
12

Merge onto US 19

8.3 mi · 11 min · US 19
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto CR 582

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Tarpon Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

West Tarpon Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — 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 right onto CR 611 / 49th Street North

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~2m 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.
7
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
6
11.6 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Enterprise Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Enterprise Road
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 19

Merge onto US 19

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.61 one way

$7.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.93 $7.86
premium $4.72 $4.22 $8.44
diesel $5.61 $5.01 $10.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Pinellas Park, FL

Late night in Pinellas Park on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

E 6 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Tarpon Springs, FL

Late night in Tarpon Springs on Sunday

Local time

4:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

35m 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?

This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 84% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will rely primarily on US Highway 19 North and its associated frontage roads to navigate between these two points. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.1-mile segment on US Highway 19 North, which defines the rhythm of the journey. As you progress, the road maintains a functional, high-traffic personality rather than a winding or rural pace. Be prepared for a consistent, utilitarian driving environment that prioritizes efficiency as you move through the urban landscape.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on US Highway 19 North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 19 North and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 611 / 49th Street North.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

88 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

109 ft

Total Descent

102 ft

Highest Point

88 ft

~11.3 mi in

Elevation Range

80 ft

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 Pinellas Park, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.

Gulf To Bay

7.9 mi in | ~11m

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

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.1 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 Tarpon Springs, 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 (CR 611 / 49th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Tarpon Springs, 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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