How far is Clearwater, FL from Miami Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Miami Shores, FL is about 277.8 miles (447 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Miami Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Miami Shores.
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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
108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 19 South
1276 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North
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Continue on 34th Street North
2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
1286 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
2322 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
1167 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 103rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 103rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 103rd Street
1342 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
2234 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
51 m · 7 sec · Northeast 96th Street
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Turn right
69 m · 22 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Miami Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Miami Shores?
The road trip is about 277.8 miles (447 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Clearwater and 138.8 miles from Miami Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.5 miles (348.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Miami Shores. Straight-line distance: 216.57 mi (348.54 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 Miami Shores
Village in Florida
| Population | 10,228 |
| Coordinates | 25.8631500, -80.1928300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Shores (-80.19283, 25.86315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.04 | $90.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.63 | $85.26 |
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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