How far is East Lake, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from East Lake, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Lake and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Lake and Clearwater.
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Start on East Lake Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Drew Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street
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Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort 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 East Lake and Clearwater.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McMullen Booth Road
Continue on McMullen Booth Road
5.38 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Lake 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 East Lake to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from East Lake and 7.4 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around East Lake and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Safety Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Safety Harbor.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Lake and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 11.9 mi (19.15 km).
#1 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.15 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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