How far is Clearwater, FL from Hunters Creek, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Hunters Creek, FL is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
96.65 mi
01h 58m
Flight
88.25 mi
142.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.25 mi
Kilometers
142.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.54 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunters Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Hunters Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Plant City
FL

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

From Clearwater
48.3 mi
00h 59m
To Hunters Creek
48.3 mi
00h 59m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Hunters Creek.

  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

    2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    115 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    71 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1333 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2472 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration

    1380 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Southern Connector Extension

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Southern Connector Extension

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    3 mi · 3 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 423

    1731 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto John Young Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · John Young Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Town Loop Boulevard

    78 m · 7 sec · Town Loop Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    15 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    74 m · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
61.3 mi · 63%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 9%
Southern Connector Extension
7.49 mi · 8%
I 275
5.15 mi · 5%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 4%
Central Florida GreeneWay
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 4 East

Continue straight

60.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plant City
00h 59m from Clearwater
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Hunters Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Hunters Creek?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Plant City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Clearwater and 48.3 miles from Hunters Creek.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plant City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plant City, 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 Plant City.

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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Lakeland

16 mi away
600 East Main Street
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Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
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Winter Haven

37 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Hunters Creek. Straight-line distance: 88.25 mi (142.02 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hunters Creek

#2 Hunters Creek

Census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population14,321
Coordinates28.3605600, -81.4222900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Hunters Creek (-81.42229, 28.36056)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.29
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.14 $28.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.67 $31.34
Premium $4.90 $16.70 $33.39
Diesel $4.35 $14.83 $29.67

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 Hunters Creek. The current time is 22:44:24.

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.