How far is Fleming Island, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Fleming Island, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fleming Island and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fleming Island and Clearwater.
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Start on the route
550 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Radar Road
1733 ft · 1 min · Radar Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Town Center Boulevard
59 m · 5 sec · Town Center Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Center Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Town Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Road 220
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 220
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Continue on Doctors Inlet Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · Doctors Inlet Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Blanding Boulevard
31.9 mi · 47 min · Blanding Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
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Turn left onto County Road 219A
6.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 219A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sid Martin Highway
26.1 mi · 33 min · Sid Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Tampa
2914 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Busch Boulevard
1613 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto East Busch Boulevard
989 ft · 23 sec · East Busch Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Florida Avenue
2827 ft · 1 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn right onto West Waters Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Waters Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2594 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Clearwater
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 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 Fleming Island and Clearwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 Fleming Island and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fleming Island to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Fleming Island and 104 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 9:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fleming Island and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fleming Island and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 160.85 mi (258.86 km).
#1 Fleming Island
Fleming Island is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0933000, -81.7189800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $3.83 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $33.53 | $67.05 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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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