How far is Clearwater, FL from Ormond Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Ormond Beach, FL is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.01 mi
03h 23m
Flight
139.67 mi
224.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.67 mi
Kilometers
224.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.78 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ormond Beach
Mon, Apr 27, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Tue, Apr 28, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-27T18:19
Arrive Ormond Beach
Mon, Apr 27, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Clearwater
83.6 mi
01h 41m
To Ormond Beach
83.5 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 27 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Ormond Beach.

  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 left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95: Miami, Jacksonville

    1195 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 92 North: Jacksonville

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Jacksonville

    1.6 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 40: Ormond Beach, Ocala

    1862 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Granada Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Granada Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Ridgewood Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · North Ridgewood Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Britain Avenue

    968 ft · 44 sec · New Britain Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 East
131 mi · 79%
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9.04 mi · 5%
I 95 North
7.27 mi · 4%
I 275
5.15 mi · 3%
Drew Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Granada Boulevard
4.11 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 41m from Clearwater
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Clearwater and Partly Cloudy near Ormond Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Ormond Beach?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Clearwater and 83.5 miles from Ormond Beach.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clearwater and Partly Cloudy near Ormond Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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 Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Ormond Beach. Straight-line distance: 139.67 mi (224.77 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Ormond Beach

#2 Ormond Beach

A city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population44,043
Coordinates29.2858100, -81.0558900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Ormond Beach (-81.05589, 29.28581)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.86
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.43 $48.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.07 $54.14
Premium $4.90 $28.84 $57.67
Diesel $4.35 $25.62 $51.24

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 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Ormond Beach. The current time is 18:19:01.

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.