How far is Indian Shores, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Indian Shores, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
13.96 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.14 mi
19.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.14 mi
Kilometers
19.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.96 mi
Kilometers
22.46 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Indian Shores
Tue, Jun 2, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Shores
2026-06-02T22:15
Arrive St. Petersburg
Tue, Jun 2, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indian Shores
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bay Pines
FL

Census designated place

From Indian Shores
7.4 mi
00h 15m
To St. Petersburg
6.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Indian Shores Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Overnight
Using Harbor Bluffs as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph WNW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Shores and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 199th Avenue

    29 m · 5 sec · 199th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park

    114 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park

    124 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Park Boulevard North

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seminole Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bay Pines Boulevard North

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  8. 8

    Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2608 ft · 1 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 Indian Shores and St. Petersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.37 mi · 24%
Park Boulevard North
3.29 mi · 24%
Bay Pines Boulevard North
2.26 mi · 16%
5th Avenue North
2.14 mi · 15%
Seminole Boulevard
1.52 mi · 11%
Gulf Boulevard
1.45 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Tyrone Boulevard North

Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North

3.37 mi · 00h 06m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Pines
00h 15m from Indian Shores
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Indian Shores 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 Indian Shores to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 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?

Bay Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Indian Shores and 6.6 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indian Shores and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Pines

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 Bay Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 5.3 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 11.7 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 13.8 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 7.7 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 Bay Pines.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

10 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

58 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Shores and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.53 km).

Indian Shores

#1 Indian Shores

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,468
Coordinates27.8628000, -82.8484400
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: 199th Avenue (-82.848438, 27.862947)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.50
Premium $4.90 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $4.35 $2.13 $4.26

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Shores and St. Petersburg. The current time is 22:15:32.

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.