How far is Clearwater, FL from Elfers, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Elfers, FL is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Elfers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Elfers.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Marshall Street
36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Fulton Avenue
616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street
10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunset Point Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road
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Turn left onto North Belcher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto State Road 54
1.5 km · 2 min · State Road 54
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 54
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Elfers.
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.
US 19 North
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 20m
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 near Elfers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Elfers?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Palm Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Clearwater and 10.7 miles from Elfers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Elfers.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Elfers. Straight-line distance: 17.97 mi (28.92 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 Elfers
Census designated place
| Population | 13,986 |
| Coordinates | 28.2166800, -82.7223200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elfers (-82.72232, 28.21668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
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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