How far is Clearwater, FL from Palmetto, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Palmetto, FL is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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.
The second most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Palmetto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Palmetto.
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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
9.7 mi · 11 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2009 ft · 34 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Turn straight onto U.S. Business 41
1.4 km · 1 min · U.S. Business 41
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valencia Drive
44 m · 3 sec · Valencia Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Valencia Drive
155 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive
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Continue on 8th Avenue West
1.1 km · 2 min · 8th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 11th Street West
95 m · 16 sec · 11th Street West
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue West
97 m · 16 sec · 7th Avenue West
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Turn right onto 10th Street West
37 m · 5 sec · 10th Street West
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Turn right
17 m · 4 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 Palmetto.
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 275 South
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Palmetto?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
St. Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Clearwater and 20.9 miles from Palmetto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clearwater and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto.
Stop Ideas Near St. Petersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
City Of Treasure Island
Kyle Hall for City Council
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to St. Petersburg.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Palmetto. Straight-line distance: 33.72 mi (54.26 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 Palmetto
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 13,796 |
| Coordinates | 27.5214300, -82.5723200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto (-82.57232, 27.52143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.25 | $14.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
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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