How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Indian Shores, FL?

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.49 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.14 mi
19.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.14 mi
Kilometers
19.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.49 mi
Kilometers
23.32 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Shores
Fri, Apr 10, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Fri, Apr 10, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-10T05:13
Arrive Indian Shores
Fri, Apr 10, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in St. Petersburg
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
Bay Pines
FL

Census designated place

From St. Petersburg
7.3 mi
00h 13m
To Indian Shores
7.3 mi
00h 13m

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
Indian Shores Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Friday
Using Harbor Bluffs as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Indian Shores.

  1. 1

    Start on 34th Street South

    2326 ft · 1 min · 34th Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Seminole Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Park Boulevard North

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 699 North: Indian Rocks Beach

    127 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Gulf Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 199th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · 199th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 199th Avenue

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bay Pines
00h 13m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Sunny near Indian Shores.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 7.3 miles from St. Petersburg and 7.3 miles from Indian Shores.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around St. Petersburg and Sunny near Indian Shores.

Stop Ideas Near Bay Pines

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 Bay Pines and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 5.3 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 11.6 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 13.8 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 7.7 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 Bay Pines.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

10 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

47 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

58 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Indian Shores. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.53 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Indian Shores

#2 Indian Shores

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,468
Coordinates27.8628000, -82.8484400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Indian Shores (-82.84844, 27.8628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.23
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.12 $4.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.34 $4.69
Premium $4.90 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $4.35 $2.22 $4.44

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 Indian Shores. The current time is 05:13:27.

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.