How far is Clearwater, FL from The Crossings, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to The Crossings, FL is about 280.6 miles (451.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
280.6 mi
05h 21m
Flight
216.85 mi
348.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.85 mi
Kilometers
348.98 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.6 mi
Kilometers
451.59 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Crossings
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Return by in Clearwater
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-19T06:00
Arrive The Crossings
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
140.4 mi
02h 40m
To The Crossings
140.2 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and The Crossings.

  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

    175.7 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay

    1118 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami

    2407 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

    125 m · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street

    2943 ft · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace

    87 m · 15 sec · Southwest 107th Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court

    939 ft · 41 sec · Southwest 127th Court

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 104th Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
205 mi · 73%
US 27 South
18.3 mi · 7%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14.4 mi · 5%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
US Highway 19 North
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
216.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 40m from Clearwater
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to The Crossings?

The road trip is about 280.6 miles (451.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 140.4 miles from Clearwater and 140.2 miles from The Crossings.

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

The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clearwater and Mostly Sunny near The Crossings.

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 The Crossings. Straight-line distance: 216.85 mi (348.98 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
The Crossings

#2 The Crossings

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population22,758
Coordinates25.6706600, -80.4011700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearwater (-82.8001, 27.96585)
End: The Crossings (-80.40117, 25.67066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.48 L · about $41.07
Round trip
$82.13
19.8 gal · 74.96 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.07 $82.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.50 $91.00
Premium $4.90 $48.47 $96.94
Diesel $4.35 $43.07 $86.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Clearwater and The Crossings. The current time is 06:00:13.

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.