How far is Clearwater, FL from Pace, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Pace, FL is about 426.1 miles (685.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Pace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Pace.
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Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Marshall Street
854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Marshall Street
36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street
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Continue on Fulton Avenue
616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street
10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street
1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street
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Continue on Douglas Avenue
2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunset Point Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road
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Turn left onto North Belcher Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
206.7 mi · 4 hr 35 min
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
192.9 mi · 3 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
12.2 mi · 21 min · Caroline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caroline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Pace.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 19 North
Merge slight left
207 mi · 04h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Pace?
The road trip is about 426.1 miles (685.8 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 213.1 miles from Clearwater and 213.1 miles from Pace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.6 miles (514.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.5 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.66 one way or $115.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clearwater and Pace, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Clearwater and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Pace. Straight-line distance: 319.6 mi (514.35 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 Pace
Pace is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5993600, -87.1610800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pace (-87.16108, 30.59936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 686 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
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 | $3.83 | $57.66 | $115.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $64.97 | $129.95 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $70.13 | $140.26 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $89.35 | $178.71 |
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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