How far is DeBary, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from DeBary, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.74 mi
02h 26m
Flight
110.58 mi
177.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.58 mi
Kilometers
177.96 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.74 mi
Kilometers
210.4 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Return by in DeBary
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeBary
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeBary
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
Polk City
FL

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

From DeBary
65.3 mi
01h 13m
To Clearwater
65.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Charles Richard Beall Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on C.R. Beall Boulevard

    3097 ft · 57 sec · C.R. Beall Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 4 West

    2483 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
104 mi · 79%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 7%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 4%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 4%
Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
3.01 mi · 2%
Court Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk City
01h 13m from DeBary
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving DeBary and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from DeBary and 65.4 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around DeBary and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Polk City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Polk City, 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 Polk City.

RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

20 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Winter Haven

22 mi away
1800 7th St SW
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

41 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeBary and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 110.58 mi (177.96 km).

DeBary

#1 DeBary

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population21,572
Coordinates28.8830500, -81.3086800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Richard Beall Boulevard (-81.30867, 28.883061)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.19 $42.38
Premium $4.90 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $4.35 $20.05 $40.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between DeBary and Clearwater. The current time is 19:24:31.

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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.