How far is Coconut Grove, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Grove, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Grove and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Grove and Clearwater.
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Start on Hardie Avenue
1350 ft · 1 min · Hardie Avenue
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Continue on Hardee Road
759 ft · 23 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
12 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
931 ft · 28 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
153 m · 15 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
20 m · 2 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1711 ft · 50 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hardee Road
16 m · 1 sec · Hardee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hardee Road
1634 ft · 48 sec · Hardee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Caballero Boulevard
6 m · 1 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Caballero Boulevard
92 m · 11 sec · Caballero Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 72nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 72nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826 North
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5 mi · 7 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
210.9 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coconut Grove and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
211 mi · 03h 46m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coconut Grove and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coconut Grove to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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 143.4 miles from Coconut Grove and 145.2 miles from Clearwater.
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 67.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.84 one way or $77.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Grove and Sunny near Clearwater.
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 Coconut Grove and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 220.93 mi (355.56 km).
#1 Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.7126000, -80.2569900 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 116,552 |
| Coordinates | 27.9658500, -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $3.82 | $38.84 | $77.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $43.78 | $87.57 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $47.28 | $94.55 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $60.17 | $120.35 |
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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