How far is Clearwater, FL from North Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to North Lauderdale, FL is about 264 miles (424.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and North Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and North Lauderdale.
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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
2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto North University Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto West McNab Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West McNab Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 81st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Southwest 81st Avenue
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Turn right onto Kimberly Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Kimberly Boulevard
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Turn right
18 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
62 m · 15 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 North Lauderdale.
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 Sunny near North Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to North Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Clearwater and 131.9 miles from North Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny near North Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
Fort Myers, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and North Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 199.16 mi (320.52 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 North Lauderdale
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 44,203 |
| Coordinates | 26.2173000, -80.2258800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lauderdale (-80.22588, 26.2173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.83 | $85.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.54 | $81.08 |
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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