How far is Cutler Bay, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Cutler Bay, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
291.75 mi
04h 27m
Flight
224.23 mi
360.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.23 mi
Kilometers
360.86 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.75 mi
Kilometers
469.52 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Sat, May 30, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Cutler Bay
Sat, May 30, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler Bay
2026-05-30T13:28
Arrive Clearwater
Sat, May 30, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler Bay
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 Cutler Bay
145 mi
02h 13m
To Clearwater
146.7 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Cutler Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    2226 ft · 1 min · Old Cutler Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street

    1 km · 1 min · Southwest 216th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Frontage Road

    2896 ft · 1 min · East Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    991 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road

    633 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    203.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Alligator Alley

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Northbound Frontage Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left

    635 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
203 mi · 70%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22.9 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 7%
Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 6%
US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 3%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

203 mi · 03h 38m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.4 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 13m from Cutler Bay
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cutler Bay to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 145 miles from Cutler Bay and 146.7 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.68 one way or $85.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cutler Bay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.

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 Cutler Bay and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 224.23 mi (360.86 km).

Cutler Bay

#1 Cutler Bay

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population43,203
Coordinates25.5783000, -80.3377000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.337829, 25.578233)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.97 L · about $42.68
Round trip
$85.37
20.58 gal · 77.94 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $42.68 $85.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.29 $94.59
Premium $4.90 $50.38 $100.76
Diesel $4.35 $44.76 $89.52

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler Bay and Clearwater. The current time is 13:28:18.

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.