How far is Gulf Gate Estates, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Gulf Gate Estates, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
71.59 mi
01h 23m
Flight
52.34 mi
84.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Fri, May 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Gate Estates
2026-05-15T00:30
Arrive Clearwater
Fri, May 15, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Gate Estates
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 Gulf Gate Estates
31 mi
00h 41m
To Clearwater
40.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Gate Estates and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Gate Estates and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tamiami Trail

    105 m · 12 sec · South Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tamiami Trail

    5.7 mi · 11 min · South Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Boulevard

    13.1 mi · 21 min · Washington Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    1.2 mi · 2 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 Gulf Gate Estates 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 27%
Washington Boulevard
13.1 mi · 18%
US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 13%
South Tamiami Trail
5.77 mi · 8%
Tamiami Trail
4.46 mi · 6%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.75 mi · 4%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tierra Verde
00h 41m from Gulf Gate Estates
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulf Gate Estates and Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Gate Estates to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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 31 miles from Gulf Gate Estates and 40.6 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulf Gate Estates 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 14.6 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 12.3 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 10.3 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 12.3 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 Gulf Gate Estates and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 52.34 mi (84.24 km).

Gulf Gate Estates

#1 Gulf Gate Estates

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population10,911
Coordinates27.2517300, -82.5147100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tamiami Trail (-82.514783, 27.25169)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $10.49
Round trip
$20.99
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $10.49 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.63 $23.26
Premium $4.90 $12.39 $24.77
Diesel $4.35 $11.01 $22.01

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Gate Estates and Clearwater. The current time is 00:30:41.

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.