How far is Bayshore Gardens, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
51.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
39.49 mi
63.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.49 mi
Kilometers
63.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.66 mi
Kilometers
83.14 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bayshore Gardens
2026-04-17T02:04
Arrive Clearwater
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bayshore Gardens
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
Tierra Verde
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From Bayshore Gardens
25 mi
00h 30m
To Clearwater
26.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bayshore Gardens Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bayshore Gardens and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Duke Place

    40 m · 11 sec · Duke Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Case Avenue

    105 m · 17 sec · Case Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    1061 ft · 49 sec · Lafayette Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tulane Avenue

    87 m · 18 sec · Tulane Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 26th Street West

    2.4 mi · 5 min · 26th Street West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cortez Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Northbound Frontage Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    635 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayshore Gardens 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 38%
US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 18%
Tamiami Trail
4.46 mi · 9%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.75 mi · 5%
1st Street
2.52 mi · 5%
26th Street West
2.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Verde
00h 30m from Bayshore Gardens
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bayshore Gardens to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Bayshore Gardens and 26.7 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.55 one way or $15.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayshore Gardens and Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde

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 Tierra Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 8.7 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
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Kyle Hall for City Council

St. Petersburg , FL
433 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Political party office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
134 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

34 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bayshore Gardens and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).

Bayshore Gardens

#1 Bayshore Gardens

Census designated place

Population16,323
Coordinates27.4253200, -82.5903800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Duke Place (-82.59027, 27.425031)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.55
Round trip
$15.10
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.55 $15.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.36 $16.73
Premium $4.90 $8.91 $17.82
Diesel $4.35 $7.92 $15.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bayshore Gardens and Clearwater. The current time is 02:04:07.

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.