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

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Bayonet Point, FL is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
30.43 mi
00h 52m
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
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.97 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayonet Point
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Bayonet Point
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Tarpon Springs
FL

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
15.2 mi
00h 26m
To Bayonet Point
15.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Bayonet Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Road 52

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Road 52

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Drive

    1336 ft · 1 min · Meadow Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bell Drive

    140 m · 22 sec · Bell Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paige Drive

    138 m · 20 sec · Paige Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Paige Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
22 mi · 72%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 9%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi · 4%
North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.07 mi · 4%
State Road 52
0.9 mi · 3%
Countryside Boulevard
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
25.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarpon Springs
00h 26m from Clearwater
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Bayonet Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Bayonet Point?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 Clearwater and 15.2 miles from Bayonet Point.

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 4.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.44 one way or $8.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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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Practical stop 10.8 mi away

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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 Clearwater and Bayonet Point. Straight-line distance: 25.92 mi (41.72 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bayonet Point

#2 Bayonet Point

Census designated place

Population23,467
Coordinates28.3266700, -82.6834300
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Bayonet Point (-82.68343, 28.32667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.44
Round trip
$8.88
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.44 $8.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.90 $5.24 $10.48
Diesel $4.35 $4.65 $9.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Bayonet Point. The current time is 04:58:32.

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.