How far is Madeira Beach, FL from St. Petersburg, FL?

The driving distance from Madeira Beach, FL to St. Petersburg, FL is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
8.38 mi
00h 18m
Flight
7.46 mi
12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.38 mi
Kilometers
13.48 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Madeira Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madeira Beach
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madeira Beach
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
Kenneth City
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

From Madeira Beach
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To St. Petersburg
3.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Madeira Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madeira Beach and St. Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 146th Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · 146th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard

    1494 ft · 41 sec · Gulf Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tom Stuart Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto St Petersburg

    2521 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bay Pines Boulevard North

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  7. 7

    Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2608 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  10. 10

    Continue on 34th Street South

    99 m · 14 sec · 34th Street South

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 34th Street South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madeira Beach 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.37 mi · 40%
5th Avenue North
2.14 mi · 25%
Bay Pines Boulevard North
1.7 mi · 20%
Tom Stuart Causeway
1.15 mi · 14%
34th Street North
0.49 mi · 6%
St Petersburg
0.48 mi · 6%
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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenneth City
00h 09m from Madeira Beach
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Madeira Beach 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 Madeira Beach to St. Petersburg?

The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Kenneth City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Madeira Beach and 3.5 miles from St. Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madeira Beach and Partly Sunny near St. Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Kenneth City

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 Kenneth City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 3.7 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 12.7 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
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 2.8 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 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 Kenneth City.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

4 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

56 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madeira Beach and St. Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12 km).

Madeira Beach

#1 Madeira Beach

City in Florida

Population4,276
Coordinates27.7980800, -82.7973200
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: (-82.797383, 27.798192)
End: US 19 (-82.679372, 27.77086)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.12 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.6 gal · 2.24 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.38 $2.76
Premium $4.90 $1.47 $2.94
Diesel $4.35 $1.31 $2.61

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 Madeira Beach and St. Petersburg. The current time is 05:59:55.

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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.