How far is Fish Hawk, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Fish Hawk, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.85 mi
01h 07m
Flight
36.85 mi
59.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.85 mi
Kilometers
59.3 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.39 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Fish Hawk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Hawk
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Hawk
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
Tampa
FL

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

From Fish Hawk
21.8 mi
00h 33m
To Clearwater
25 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Ternglade Drive

    850 ft · 40 sec · Ternglade Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Churchside Drive

    82 m · 12 sec · Churchside Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    85 m · 16 sec · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lumsden Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lumsden Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Causeway Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road

    2293 ft · 53 sec · South Falkenburg Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    1807 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

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

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FL 60
9.3 mi · 20%
Lithia Pinecrest Road
6.06 mi · 13%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.41 mi · 12%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 11%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 10%
East Lumsden Road
2.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

FL 60

Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

9.3 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tampa
00h 33m from Fish Hawk
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fish Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Hawk to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Fish Hawk and 25 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fish Hawk and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Tampa

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

25 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street
RAIL

Lakeland

51 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Hawk and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 36.85 mi (59.3 km).

Fish Hawk

#1 Fish Hawk

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population14,087
Coordinates27.8505800, -82.2109200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Ternglade Drive (-82.210791, 27.849789)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.84
Round trip
$13.69
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.84 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.58 $15.17
Premium $4.90 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.35 $7.18 $14.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fish Hawk and Clearwater. The current time is 00:39:19.

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.