How far is Clearwater, FL from Pinecrest, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Pinecrest, FL is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
285.75 mi
05h 23m
Flight
220.98 mi
355.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.98 mi
Kilometers
355.64 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.75 mi
Kilometers
459.87 km
Drive Time
05h 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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinecrest
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-15T10:43
Arrive Pinecrest
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:14 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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Clearwater
143 mi
02h 41m
To Pinecrest
142.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Pinecrest.

  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

    108 m · 9 sec · Southbound Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 South

    1276 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  8. 8

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    15.7 mi · 17 min · Express Lanes

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

    1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

    526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

    2666 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 112th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 112th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12
8 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 74%
Express Lanes
16.1 mi · 6%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
Miami
10.5 mi · 4%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 41m from Clearwater
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Pinecrest?

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Clearwater and 142.7 miles from Pinecrest.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.81 one way or $83.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Pinecrest.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Pinecrest. Straight-line distance: 220.98 mi (355.64 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Pinecrest

#2 Pinecrest

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,452
Coordinates25.6670500, -80.3081100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Pinecrest (-80.30811, 25.66705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $41.81
Round trip
$83.62
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.81 $83.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.33 $92.66
Premium $4.90 $49.35 $98.70
Diesel $4.35 $43.85 $87.70

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Pinecrest. The current time is 10:43:48.

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.