How far is Clearwater, FL from Azalea Park, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Azalea Park, FL is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
111.01 mi
02h 18m
Flight
99.54 mi
160.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.54 mi
Kilometers
160.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.01 mi
Kilometers
178.66 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Azalea Park
Sat, May 2, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Sat, May 2, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-05-02T12:13
Arrive Azalea Park
Sat, May 2, 2:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
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
Gibsonia
FL

Unincorporated community in Florida

From Clearwater
55.5 mi
01h 09m
To Azalea Park
55.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Azalea Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Azalea Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Drew Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road

    2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    115 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408: Ocoee, Titusville

    704 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on FL 408

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 408 Toll East: Titusville

    2491 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East-West Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Andes Avenue, Semoran Boulevard

    2039 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Lake Underhill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Underhill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Oxalis Drive

    745 ft · 21 sec · Oxalis Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxalis Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Azalea Park.

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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
81.8 mi · 74%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 8%
I 275
5.15 mi · 5%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 4%
East-West Expressway
3.14 mi · 3%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsonia
01h 09m from Clearwater
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Azalea Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Azalea Park?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Gibsonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Clearwater and 55.6 miles from Azalea Park.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Azalea Park.

Stop Ideas Near Gibsonia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia.

RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

8 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

27 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

35 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Azalea Park. Straight-line distance: 99.54 mi (160.19 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Azalea Park

#2 Azalea Park

Census designated place

Population12,556
Coordinates28.5411100, -81.3006200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Azalea Park (-81.30062, 28.54111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.90 $19.19 $38.38
Diesel $4.35 $17.05 $34.10

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Azalea Park. The current time is 12:13:55.

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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.