How far is Hernando Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando Beach and St. Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando Beach and St. Petersburg.
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Start on Palometa Drive
1548 ft · 1 min · Palometa Drive
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Turn right onto Jew Fish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Jew Fish Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn slight left
69 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard
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Continue on Osowaw Boulevard
1327 ft · 40 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
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Turn right onto Commercial Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on US Highway 19
40 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US Highway 19
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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 Hernando Beach and St. Petersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 19
Continue on US Highway 19
40 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Hernando Beach 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 Hernando Beach to St. Petersburg?
The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tarpon Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Hernando Beach and 39.2 miles from St. Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.71 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hernando Beach and Mostly Sunny near St. Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tarpon Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarpon Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).
#1 Hernando Beach
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 2,299 |
| Coordinates | 28.4694400, -82.6592700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.71 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.75 | $21.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
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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