How far is Clearwater, FL from Holiday, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Holiday, FL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.7 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.77 mi
25.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.77 mi
Kilometers
25.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.1 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Holiday
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Palm Harbor
FL

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

From Clearwater
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Holiday
9.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Holiday.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Holiday.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mile Stretch Drive

    41 m · 6 sec · Mile Stretch Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Holiday.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
11.5 mi · 62%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 14%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi · 6%
North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.07 mi · 6%
Countryside Boulevard
0.77 mi · 4%
Douglas Avenue
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

11.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Harbor
00h 15m from Clearwater
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Holiday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Holiday?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 9.4 miles from Clearwater and 9.3 miles from Holiday.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Holiday.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palm Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

71 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Holiday. Straight-line distance: 15.77 mi (25.38 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Holiday

#2 Holiday

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

Population22,403
Coordinates28.1877900, -82.7395500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Holiday (-82.73955, 28.18779)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.90 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $4.35 $2.87 $5.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Holiday. The current time is 22:39:57.

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.