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

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
50.12 mi
01h 13m
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
50.12 mi
Kilometers
80.66 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Fri, Apr 17, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-17T04:32
Arrive Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Tierra Verde
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From Clearwater
25.1 mi
00h 36m
To Bayshore Gardens
25 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  8. 8

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on 1st Street West

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West

  19. 19

    Continue on Cortez Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cortez Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 14th Street West

    2.8 mi · 5 min · 14th Street West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Florida Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Florida Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    758 ft · 35 sec · Georgia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Duke Place

    42 m · 6 sec · Duke Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duke Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Bayshore Gardens.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 21%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 20%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
9.66 mi · 19%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 9%
US 19 South
3.36 mi · 7%
Tamiami Trail
2.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 275 South

Merge slight left

10.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Verde
00h 36m from Clearwater
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Bayshore Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 25.1 miles from Clearwater and 25 miles from Bayshore Gardens.

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 10.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 8.8 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 Clearwater and Bayshore Gardens. Straight-line distance: 39.49 mi (63.55 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bayshore Gardens

#2 Bayshore Gardens

Census designated place

Population16,323
Coordinates27.4253200, -82.5903800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Bayshore Gardens (-82.59038, 27.42532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $7.34
Round trip
$14.68
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.34 $14.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.13 $16.27
Premium $4.90 $8.67 $17.33
Diesel $4.35 $7.70 $15.40

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 Clearwater and Bayshore Gardens. The current time is 04:32:36.

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.