How far is Boca Del Mar, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Boca Del Mar, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.82 mi
04h 17m
Flight
197.85 mi
318.41 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.85 mi
Kilometers
318.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.82 mi
Kilometers
405.27 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Boca Del Mar
Wed, May 13, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boca Del Mar
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Clearwater
Tue, May 12, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boca Del Mar
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Boca Del Mar
125.8 mi
02h 08m
To Clearwater
126.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boca Del Mar and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boca Del Mar and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Timber Lane

    66 m · 10 sec · Timber Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bolivar Lane

    977 ft · 49 sec · Bolivar Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boca del Mar Drive

    1833 ft · 1 min · Boca del Mar Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Powerline Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glades Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Glades Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    573 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    2957 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    116.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    25.7 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boca Del Mar and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
117 mi · 46%
US 441
62.4 mi · 25%
I 4 West
26.7 mi · 11%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 4%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 4%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

117 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 08m from Boca Del Mar
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Boca Del Mar and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boca Del Mar to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 251.8 miles (405.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Boca Del Mar and 126.1 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.88 one way or $73.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Boca Del Mar and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boca Del Mar and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 197.85 mi (318.41 km).

Boca Del Mar

#1 Boca Del Mar

Census-designated place in Florida, United States

Population24,244
Coordinates26.3450800, -80.1467100
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: Timber Lane (-80.146675, 26.34544)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.64 L · about $36.88
Round trip
$73.75
17.78 gal · 67.28 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.88 $73.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.86 $81.72
Premium $4.90 $43.53 $87.05
Diesel $4.35 $38.67 $77.34

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Boca Del Mar and Clearwater. The current time is 17:07:02.

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.