How far is Clearwater, FL from Dunedin, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Dunedin, FL is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Dunedin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Dunedin.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Fairmont Street
67 m · 13 sec · Fairmont Street
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Turn left onto North Myrtle Avenue
647 ft · 13 sec · North Myrtle Avenue
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Continue on North Fort Harrison Avenue
2090 ft · 50 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Edgewater Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Edgewater Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
75 m · 18 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 Dunedin.
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.
Edgewater Drive
Continue on Edgewater Drive
1.52 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Dunedin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Dunedin?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belleair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Clearwater and 2.3 miles from Dunedin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.66 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Dunedin.
Stop Ideas Near Belleair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleair.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Dunedin. Straight-line distance: 4.08 mi (6.56 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 Dunedin
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,464 |
| Coordinates | 28.0199000, -82.7732300 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunedin (-82.77323, 28.0199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.66 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.70 | $1.39 |
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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