How far is Belleair Bluffs, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Belleair Bluffs, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belleair Bluffs and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleair Bluffs and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Jewel Road
823 ft · 38 sec · Jewel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Indian Rocks Road
1166 ft · 35 sec · North Indian Rocks Road
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Turn right onto Mehlenbacher Road
3146 ft · 1 min · Mehlenbacher Road
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Continue on 8th Avenue Northwest
2162 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Clearwater Largo Road North
2680 ft · 1 min · Clearwater Largo Road North
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Turn left onto West Bay Drive
2793 ft · 51 sec · West Bay Drive
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Continue on East Bay Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive
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Turn right onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
131 m · 8 sec · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 South
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 19 North
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
4.1 mi · 8 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on 34th Street South
99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belleair Bluffs and St. Petersburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.36 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Belleair Bluffs and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belleair Bluffs to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
South Highpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Belleair Bluffs and 8.3 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belleair Bluffs and Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near South Highpoint
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Highpoint.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belleair Bluffs and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Belleair Bluffs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,218 |
| Coordinates | 27.9214100, -82.8170500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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