How far is Clearwater, FL from Spring Hill, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Spring Hill, FL is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.55 mi
01h 18m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.55 mi
Kilometers
74.91 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Port Richey
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Clearwater
23.3 mi
00h 39m
To Spring Hill
23.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Spring Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    31.8 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Spring Hill Drive

    6 mi · 11 min · Spring Hill Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lema Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lema Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Linden Drive

    108 m · 10 sec · Linden Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 19 North
32.1 mi · 69%
Spring Hill Drive
6.02 mi · 13%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 6%
Lema Drive
1.22 mi · 3%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi · 2%
North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 19 North

Merge slight left

31.8 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Port Richey
00h 39m from Clearwater
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near Spring Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Spring Hill?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

New Port Richey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Clearwater and 23.2 miles from Spring Hill.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Port Richey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey.

RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

45 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

54 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

78 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Spring Hill. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.87 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Spring Hill

#2 Spring Hill

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population98,621
Coordinates28.4768800, -82.5254600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: Spring Hill (-82.52546, 28.47688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.61
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.80 $13.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.07
Premium $4.90 $8.03 $16.06
Diesel $4.35 $7.13 $14.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and Spring Hill. The current time is 05:06:04.

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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.