How far is Bellview, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Bellview, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 461.7 miles (743 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
461.65 mi
07h 23m
Flight
335.89 mi
540.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.89 mi
Kilometers
540.57 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.65 mi
Kilometers
742.96 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 1:50 PM EDT
Return by in Bellview
Sun, May 3, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellview
2026-05-03T05:26
Arrive St. Petersburg
Sun, May 3, 12:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:24 PM to 3:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellview
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Bellview
229.8 mi
03h 41m
To St. Petersburg
231.8 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellview and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Saufley Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saufley Field Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Beverly Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Beverly Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Brent Lane

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brent Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    211.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

    2186 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 595: Treasure Island, Florida Orange Groves Winery

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 34th Street North

    2693 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  31. 31

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
213 mi · 46%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 32%
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 12%
I 275
15.4 mi · 3%
Veterans Expressway
6.93 mi · 2%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.8 mi
335.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 41m from Bellview
Leave By
9:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Bellview and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 461.7 miles (743 km) and usually takes 07h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.8 miles from Bellview and 231.8 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.57 one way or $135.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bellview and St. Petersburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Bellview and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellview and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 335.89 mi (540.57 km).

Bellview

#1 Bellview

Census designated place

Population23,355
Coordinates30.4615900, -87.3149700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Saufley Field Road (-87.314975, 30.461422)
End: 34th Street South (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 743 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.29 gal
61.67 L · about $67.57
Round trip
$135.14
32.58 gal · 123.34 L
Estimated CO2
144.8 kg one way
Round trip: 289.5 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.57 $135.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.87 $149.74
Premium $4.90 $79.76 $159.51
Diesel $4.35 $70.86 $141.72

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bellview, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. The current time in Bellview is 05:26:58, although it is 06:26:58 in St. Petersburg.

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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.