How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Indian Rocks Beach, FL?
The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Indian Rocks Beach, FL is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Petersburg and Indian Rocks Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Indian Rocks Beach.
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Start on 34th Street South
2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.1 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North
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Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard
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Continue on Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard North
3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 699 North: Indian Rocks Beach
127 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Gulf Boulevard
2.3 mi · 6 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
51 m · 14 sec · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Petersburg and Indian Rocks Beach.
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.
Tyrone Boulevard North
Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North
3.39 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Indian Rocks Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Petersburg to Indian Rocks Beach?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 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 7.7 miles from St. Petersburg and 7.7 miles from Indian Rocks Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Indian Rocks Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Bay Pines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bay Pines.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Indian Rocks Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.74 mi (20.51 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 Indian Rocks Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8753000, -82.8512200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Rocks Beach (-82.85122, 27.8753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
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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