How far is Clearwater, FL from Gulf Gate Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Gulf Gate Estates, FL is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.5 mi
01h 31m
Flight
52.34 mi
84.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.5 mi
Kilometers
111.85 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Fri, May 15, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-05-15T01:28
Arrive Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmetto
FL

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
34.8 mi
00h 45m
To Gulf Gate Estates
34.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Gulf Gate Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Gulf Gate Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Drew Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road

    108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  8. 8

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2533 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 72 West

    139 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Clark Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Stickney Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stickney Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Tamiami Trail

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Tamiami Trail

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Gulf Gate Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.2 mi · 33%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 19%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 15%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 14%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 6%
Clark Road
3.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmetto
00h 45m from Clearwater
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Gulf Gate Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Gulf Gate Estates?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Palmetto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Clearwater and 34.7 miles from Gulf Gate Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.16 one way or $20.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near Gulf Gate Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Palmetto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmetto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmetto.

BUS

Bradenton, Florida

11 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

21 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

37 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Gulf Gate Estates. Straight-line distance: 52.34 mi (84.24 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Gulf Gate Estates

#2 Gulf Gate Estates

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population10,911
Coordinates27.2517300, -82.5147100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Gulf Gate Estates (-82.51471, 27.25173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.28 L · about $10.16
Round trip
$20.33
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.16 $20.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.26 $22.52
Premium $4.90 $12.00 $23.99
Diesel $4.35 $10.66 $21.32

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Gulf Gate Estates. The current time is 01:28:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.