How far is Auburndale, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Auburndale, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburndale and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale and Clearwater.
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Start on North Bartow Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2309 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue
7.2 mi · 11 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on West Memorial Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on FL 60: Clearwater
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburndale and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Memorial Boulevard
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburndale and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburndale to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Mango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Auburndale and 37.5 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburndale and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Mango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mango.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburndale and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 62.07 mi (99.9 km).
#1 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
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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