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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.29 mi
01h 18m
Flight
48.28 mi
77.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.28 mi
Kilometers
77.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.29 mi
Kilometers
106.69 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Hernando Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hernando Beach
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hernando Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tarpon Springs
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

From Hernando Beach
27 mi
00h 39m
To St. Petersburg
39.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Palometa Drive

    1548 ft · 1 min · Palometa Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jew Fish Drive

    1501 ft · 1 min · Jew Fish Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shoal Line Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoal Line Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    69 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Osowaw Boulevard

    1327 ft · 40 sec · Osowaw Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Commercial Way

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Commercial Way

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 19

    40 mi · 1 hr 1 min · US Highway 19

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  10. 10

    Continue on 34th Street North

    4.1 mi · 8 min · 34th Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19
40 mi · 60%
US Highway 19 North
4.36 mi · 7%
34th Street North
4.07 mi · 6%
Commercial Way
1.91 mi · 3%
Osowaw Boulevard
1.73 mi · 3%
Shoal Line Boulevard
1.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarpon Springs
00h 39m from Hernando Beach
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tarpon Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 11.4 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarpon Springs.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

35 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

61 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

78 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

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).

Hernando Beach

#1 Hernando Beach

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population2,299
Coordinates28.4694400, -82.6592700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
St. Petersburg

#2 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Palometa Drive (-82.658624, 28.469707)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.71
Round trip
$19.41
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hernando Beach and St. Petersburg. The current time is 23:42:51.

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.