How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Bellview, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Bellview, FL is about 491.6 miles (791.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
491.62 mi
09h 01m
Flight
335.89 mi
540.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.89 mi
Kilometers
540.57 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
491.62 mi
Kilometers
791.18 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellview
Sun, May 3, 3:58 PM CDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Mon, May 4, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-05-03T07:56
Arrive Bellview
Sun, May 3, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:02 PM to 3:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From St. Petersburg
245.8 mi
04h 30m
To Bellview
245.8 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Bellview.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 275 North

    1811 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Beverly Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Beverly Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Michigan Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Saufley Field Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Saufley Field Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saufley Field Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 58%
I 275 North
198 mi · 40%
West Michigan Avenue
2.49 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
1.16 mi
Beverly Parkway
1.08 mi
FL 296
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.7 mi
335.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 30m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
5:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Clear near Bellview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 491.6 miles (791.2 km) and usually takes 09h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 245.8 miles from Bellview.

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

The direct path is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.97 one way or $143.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between St. Petersburg and Bellview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Clear near Bellview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Bellview. Straight-line distance: 335.89 mi (540.57 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Bellview

#2 Bellview

Census designated place

Population23,355
Coordinates30.4615900, -87.3149700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Bellview (-87.31497, 30.46159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 791 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.35 gal
65.67 L · about $71.97
Round trip
$143.94
34.7 gal · 131.34 L
Estimated CO2
154.2 kg one way
Round trip: 308.4 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.97 $143.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.74 $159.48
Premium $4.90 $84.95 $169.89
Diesel $4.35 $75.47 $150.95

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between St. Petersburg, FL and Bellview, FL. The current time in St. Petersburg is 07:56:24, although it is 06:56:24 in Bellview.

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.