Origin
Saint Pete Beach, FL
Afternoon in Saint Pete Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Pete 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
15m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Pete Beach, FL
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St. Petersburg, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the coast to the city, the seven-mile journey from Saint Pete Beach to St. Petersburg is a straightforward, local commute. Spanning just 16 minutes, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion and requires no overnight stops or complex itinerary planning. You will navigate primarily via 75th Avenue, Corey Causeway, and Pasadena Avenue South to reach your destination. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these Florida locations. Because you remain entirely within the state, there are no regional shifts to account for, making this a simple and predictable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue South | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Pasadena Avenue South | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Gulf Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Corey Causeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 75th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 34th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Avenue South
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pete Beach, FL and St. Petersburg, FL.
1
Start on FL 699
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulf Boulevard
2
Turn right onto FL 699
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
75th Avenue
3
Continue on FL 693
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Corey Causeway
4
Continue on FL 693
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pasadena Avenue South
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
1st Avenue South
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto US 19
323 ft
·
14 sec
·
34th Street South
7
Arrive at destination
US 19
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 3.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
FL 699 / 75th Avenue
Turn right onto FL 699 / 75th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
1st Avenue South
Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 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 | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
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
Afternoon in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
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
23 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience rather than a high-speed highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will find no long, open stretches here, with the longest segment being 0 miles on 75th Avenue. Instead, the road demands your full attention as you navigate through local intersections and residential corridors. This is not a route for cruising on cruise control; it is a technical, low-speed drive that requires frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this trip is defined by its constant pace changes and intimate connection to the local street grid.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on 1st Avenue South.
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 around 1.3 miles in near FL 699 / 75th Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Pete Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (FL 699 / 75th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (1st Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint Pete Beach, FL
Full guide →St. Pete Beach is a city near Saint Petersburg in Tampa Bay in the state of Florida. St. Pete Beach occupies an island which is located on the southern end of a chain of barrier islands on the Gulf of Mexico stretching from Clearwater to Pass-A-Grille Beach.
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 15m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 3.2 miles on 1st Avenue South. 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: at 1.3 miles (FL 699 / 75th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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