How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Hernando Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Hernando Beach, FL is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Hernando Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Hernando Beach.
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Start on 34th Street South
4 mi · 8 min · 34th Street South
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 North
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road
862 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard
1350 ft · 46 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
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Continue on Osowaw Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard
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Turn right
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jew Fish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Jew Fish Drive
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Turn left onto Palometa Drive
1548 ft · 1 min · Palometa Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palometa Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Hernando Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 19 North
Merge slight left
31.8 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Hernando Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Hernando Beach?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 St. Petersburg and 26.8 miles from Hernando Beach.
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 5.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Hernando Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tarpon Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Hernando Beach. Straight-line distance: 48.28 mi (77.7 km).
#1 St. Petersburg
The second most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 253,693 |
| Coordinates | 27.7708600, -82.6792700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hernando Beach
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 2,299 |
| Coordinates | 28.4694400, -82.6592700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hernando Beach (-82.65927, 28.46944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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