How far is Clearwater, FL from East Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to East Lake, FL is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and East Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and East Lake.
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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
2.8 mi · 6 min · Drew Street
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Continue on Drew Street
579 ft · 15 sec · Drew Street
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Continue on Northeast Coachman Road
3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Coachman Road
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Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
1529 ft · 35 sec · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and East Lake.
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.
McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road
5.39 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to East Lake?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Clearwater and 7.8 miles from East Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor
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 Safety Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and East Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 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 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lake (-82.69482, 28.11085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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