How far is Clearwater, FL from Palmetto Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Palmetto Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Palmetto Estates.
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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
175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
1118 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
2407 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
17.4 mi · 20 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
748 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight left to continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1161 ft · 29 sec · State Road 821 Access Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
1969 ft · 48 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
2696 ft · 1 min · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
79 m · 7 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clearwater and Palmetto Estates.
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
176 mi · 03h 08m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Palmetto Estates?
The road trip is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Clearwater and 142 miles from Palmetto Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.65 one way or $83.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmetto Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Palmetto Estates. Straight-line distance: 221 mi (355.67 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 Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 13,535 |
| Coordinates | 25.6214900, -80.3620000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Estates (-80.362, 25.62149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 458 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.67 | $87.35 |
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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