How far is Clearwater, FL from Florida Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Florida Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Florida Ridge.
-
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street
-
3
Take the ramp slight right
60 m · 5 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
-
5
Continue straight
115 m · 8 sec
-
6
Take the exit left
71 m · 6 sec
-
7
Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
-
8
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
-
9
Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
1.1 km · 59 sec
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
1333 ft · 46 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi · 7 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
2472 ft · 42 sec
-
15
Continue straight
25.8 mi · 29 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
-
17
Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
-
19
Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
-
20
Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
-
21
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
-
22
Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
-
23
Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
-
24
Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
-
25
Continue straight
70.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
-
26
Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
-
27
Turn right onto 82nd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue
-
28
Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
-
29
Turn left onto Oslo Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road
-
30
Continue on 9th Street Southwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest
-
31
Turn right onto 7th Road Southwest
2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Florida Ridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Van Fleet Drive
Continue straight
70.7 mi · 01h 28m
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 Florida Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Florida Ridge?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Lake Wales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Clearwater and 83.1 miles from Florida Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Florida Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Wales
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 Lake Wales.
Winter Haven
Lakeland
Lakeland
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 149.92 mi (241.28 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 Florida Ridge
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 18,164 |
| Coordinates | 27.5803100, -80.3867200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.93 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.69 | $57.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.49 | $50.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.