How far is Fruitville, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Fruitville, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
63.04 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.69 mi
78.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.69 mi
Kilometers
78.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.04 mi
Kilometers
101.46 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in Fruitville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitville
2026-04-18T13:02
Arrive Clearwater
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitville
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
Tierra Verde
FL

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

From Fruitville
30.8 mi
00h 36m
To Clearwater
32.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albritton Avenue

    1069 ft · 52 sec · Albritton Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmer Boulevard

    1960 ft · 1 min · Palmer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cattlemen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cattlemen Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fruitville Road

    1963 ft · 39 sec · Fruitville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

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

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  14. 14

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

    556 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Northbound Frontage Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    635 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitville 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 31%
I 75 North
17.9 mi · 28%
US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 14%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 10%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.75 mi · 4%
Court Street
1.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Verde
00h 36m from Fruitville
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitville and Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Fruitville and 32.2 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitville and Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tierra Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City of Pinellas Park

Pinellas Park , FL
4100 66th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Rating 3.9/5 16 reviews Park,City Hall
City Of Treasure Island
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

City Of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
120 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Rating 4.7/5 36 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Kyle Hall for City Council

St. Petersburg , FL
433 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Political party office
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island

Treasure Island , FL
134 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

34 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitville and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 48.69 mi (78.36 km).

Fruitville

#1 Fruitville

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,224
Coordinates27.3297700, -82.4576000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Albritton Avenue (-82.457403, 27.329772)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.42
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.21 $18.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.20 $20.41
Premium $4.90 $10.87 $21.74
Diesel $4.35 $9.66 $19.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruitville and Clearwater. The current time is 13:02:25.

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.