How far is St. Petersburg, FL from Madeira Beach, FL?

The driving distance from St. Petersburg, FL to Madeira Beach, FL is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.62 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.46 mi
12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.62 mi
Kilometers
15.48 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madeira Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in St. Petersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Petersburg
2026-04-23T09:11
Arrive Madeira Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenneth City
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

From St. Petersburg
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Madeira Beach
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
Madeira Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach.

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto SR 666: Madeira Beach, Redington Beach

    2499 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Tom Suart Causeway

    715 ft · 17 sec · Tom Suart Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tom Stuart Causeway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Boulevard

    1569 ft · 53 sec · Gulf Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 146th Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · 146th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.39 mi · 35%
5th Avenue North
2.13 mi · 22%
Bay Pines Boulevard
1.86 mi · 19%
Tom Stuart Causeway
0.88 mi · 9%
SR 666
0.47 mi · 5%
34th Street South
0.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenneth City
00h 09m from St. Petersburg
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Madeira Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kenneth City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from St. Petersburg and 4.8 miles from Madeira Beach.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Petersburg and Mostly Sunny near Madeira Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Kenneth City

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 Kenneth City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 3.7 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 12.6 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
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 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 Kenneth City.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

4 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

44 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

56 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12 km).

St. Petersburg

#1 St. Petersburg

The second most populous city in Florida.

Population253,693
Coordinates27.7708600, -82.6792700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Madeira Beach

#2 Madeira Beach

City in Florida

Population4,276
Coordinates27.7980800, -82.7973200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Petersburg (-82.67927, 27.77086)
End: Madeira Beach (-82.79732, 27.79808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.28 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.82
0.68 gal · 2.56 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.41 $2.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.90 $1.66 $3.33
Diesel $4.35 $1.48 $2.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach. The current time is 09:11:45.

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.