How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Beacon Square, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Beacon Square, FL is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.22 mi
00h 52m
Flight
30.6 mi
49.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.6 mi
Kilometers
49.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beacon Square
Fri, Apr 10, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, Apr 10, 3:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-10T13:45
Arrive Beacon Square
Fri, Apr 10, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
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
Safety Harbor
FL

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

From St. Petersburg
16.2 mi
00h 26m
To Beacon Square
16.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph ENE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Beacon Square.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · Moog Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Springfield Drive

    103 m · 15 sec · Springfield Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springfield Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
13.3 mi · 41%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 37%
34th Street South
4.02 mi · 12%
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.62 mi · 5%
Moog Road
0.93 mi · 3%
Enterprise Road
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Safety Harbor
00h 26m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from St. Petersburg and 16.1 miles from Beacon Square.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Beacon Square.

Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor

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 Safety Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 11.4 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 2 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 3.7 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 7.4 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 Safety Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

60 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Beacon Square. Straight-line distance: 30.6 mi (49.25 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Beacon Square

#2 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Beacon Square (-82.75538, 28.20862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.46
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.73 $9.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.90 $5.58 $11.16
Diesel $4.35 $4.96 $9.92

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Beacon Square. The current time is 13:45:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.