How far is Bayonet Point, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Bayonet Point, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.75 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.92 mi
41.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.92 mi
Kilometers
41.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bayonet Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayonet Point
2026-04-23T10:25
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayonet Point
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Tarpon Springs
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

From Bayonet Point
15.2 mi
00h 25m
To Clearwater
13.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

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 Bayonet Point and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayonet Point and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Drive

    117 m · 19 sec · Paige Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulf Highlands Drive

    2632 ft · 2 min · Gulf Highlands Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Zimmerman Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Zimmerman Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road

    2553 ft · 1 min · Ranch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US Highway 19

    22.7 mi · 36 min · US Highway 19

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayonet Point and Clearwater.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19
22.7 mi · 79%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 10%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi · 6%
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.92 mi · 3%
Zimmerman Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Gulf Highlands Drive
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 19

Turn left onto US Highway 19

22.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarpon Springs
00h 25m from Bayonet Point
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bayonet Point 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 Bayonet Point to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Tarpon Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Bayonet Point and 13.6 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bayonet Point and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Tarpon Springs

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 Tarpon Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarpon Springs.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

35 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

61 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

78 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayonet Point and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.72 km).

Bayonet Point

#1 Bayonet Point

Census designated place

Population23,467
Coordinates28.3266700, -82.6834300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Paige Drive (-82.683151, 28.326672)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.38
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.19 $8.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $4.90 $4.94 $9.89
Diesel $4.35 $4.39 $8.79

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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There is no time difference between Bayonet Point and Clearwater. The current time is 10:25:01.

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.