How far is Clearwater, FL from Lake Magdalene, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Lake Magdalene, FL is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough 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 Lake Magdalene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lake Magdalene.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 27 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Drew Street
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Take the ramp slight right
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
2092 ft · 49 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
115 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit left
71 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Memorial Highway
1712 ft · 29 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll North
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway
2319 ft · 33 sec · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 584: Waters Avenue
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Keiser University
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Waters Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Waters Avenue
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Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn right onto West Fletcher Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Fletcher Avenue
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Turn left onto North Boulevard
687 ft · 22 sec · North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sylvia Lane
2017 ft · 1 min · Sylvia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sylvia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Lake Magdalene.
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.
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.24 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clearwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lake Magdalene?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Clearwater and 14.1 miles from Lake Magdalene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clearwater and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake Magdalene.
Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lake Magdalene. Straight-line distance: 21.38 mi (34.41 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 Lake Magdalene
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 28,509 |
| Coordinates | 28.0741800, -82.4717600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Magdalene (-82.47176, 28.07418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.90 | $9.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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