How far is Beacon Square, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Beacon Square, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.45 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.6 mi
49.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.45 mi
Kilometers
52.23 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Beacon Square
Thu, Apr 23, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon Square
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beacon Square
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Safety Harbor
FL

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

From Beacon Square
16.2 mi
00h 22m
To St. Petersburg
16.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beacon Square and St. Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Drive

    103 m · 17 sec · Springfield Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    22.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 19

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  5. 5

    Continue on 34th Street North

    4.1 mi · 8 min · 34th Street North

  6. 6

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Square and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19
22.8 mi · 70%
US Highway 19 North
4.36 mi · 13%
34th Street North
4.07 mi · 13%
Moog Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Springfield Drive
0.06 mi
34th Street South
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 19

Turn right onto US Highway 19

22.8 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Safety Harbor
00h 22m from Beacon Square
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon Square and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon Square to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Beacon Square and 16.2 miles from St. Petersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon Square and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Safety Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

60 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Square and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.25 km).

Beacon Square

#1 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield Drive (-82.754688, 28.208634)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.57
Premium $4.90 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $4.35 $5.00 $10.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beacon Square and St. Petersburg. The current time is 08:06:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.