How far is Clearwater, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Doctor Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Doctor Phillips.
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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
2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
115 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit left
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sea World
1994 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Turkey Lake Road, Palm Parkway
69 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Central Florida Parkway
886 ft · 23 sec · Central Florida Parkway
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Turn right onto Turkey Lake Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto Villa Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn right onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Doctor Phillips.
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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Doctor Phillips?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Clearwater and 49.2 miles from Doctor Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.39 one way or $28.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Stop Ideas Near Plant City
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 Plant City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 86.36 mi (138.98 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 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.09 | $30.19 |
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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