How far is Clearwater, FL from Bonita Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Bonita Springs, FL is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Bonita Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Bonita Springs.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street
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Take the ramp slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches
1804 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto CR 865 West: Bonita Springs
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Old 41 Road
2696 ft · 1 min · Old 41 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 41 Road
27 m · 2 sec · Old 41 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old 41 Road
101 m · 11 sec · Old 41 Road
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Turn right onto Childers Street
27 m · 4 sec · Childers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Childers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Bonita Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
83.8 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Bonita Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Bonita Springs?
The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Venice Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Clearwater and 77.8 miles from Bonita Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Bonita Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Venice Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Venice Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Bonita Springs. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.13 km).
#1 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bonita Springs
A city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 60,830 |
| Coordinates | 26.3398100, -81.7787000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonita Springs (-81.7787, 26.33981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.28 | $50.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $26.93 | $53.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $23.92 | $47.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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