How far is Tampa, FL from Saint Pete Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Saint Pete Beach, FL is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Saint Pete Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Saint Pete Beach.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
1031 ft · 22 sec · North Tampa Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll: Saint Petersburg
825 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Continue on West Gandy Boulevard
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1787 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 682 West: 54th Avenue South, Pinellas Bayway, Saint Pete Beach
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 54th Avenue South
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 682 West
63 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Pinellas Bayway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Pinellas Bayway
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Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and Saint Pete 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.
I 275 South
Merge slight left
9.43 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near Saint Pete Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to Saint Pete Beach?
The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Pinellas Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Tampa and 15.3 miles from Saint Pete Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny near Saint Pete Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Pinellas Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
City Of Treasure Island
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinellas Park.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Saint Pete Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.12 mi (37.2 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Pete Beach
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 9,529 |
| Coordinates | 27.7253100, -82.7412100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Pete Beach (-82.74121, 27.72531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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