How far is Lake Magdalene, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Magdalene, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.86 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.38 mi
34.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.38 mi
Kilometers
34.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.86 mi
Kilometers
44.83 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Magdalene
Sat, May 30, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Magdalene
2026-05-30T11:15
Arrive Clearwater
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Magdalene
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Town 'n' Country
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Lake Magdalene
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Clearwater
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Magdalene and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Sylvia Lane

    2017 ft · 2 min · Sylvia Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Boulevard

    687 ft · 20 sec · North Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Fletcher Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Fletcher Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Dale Mabry Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Dale Mabry Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Linebaugh Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Linebaugh Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    1339 ft · 37 sec · Anderson Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 589 Toll South: Tampa

    3059 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Clearwater

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Magdalene 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FL 60 West
9.54 mi · 34%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 17%
Veterans Expressway
4.06 mi · 15%
West Fletcher Avenue
2.36 mi · 8%
West Linebaugh Avenue
2.25 mi · 8%
North Dale Mabry Highway
1.78 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

FL 60 West

Continue on Clearwater

9.14 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Town 'n' Country
00h 22m from Lake Magdalene
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lake Magdalene and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Magdalene to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Town 'n' Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Lake Magdalene and 13.9 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lake Magdalene and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Town 'n' Country

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 Town 'n' Country and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 11.8 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Clearwater Water System Maintenance

Clearwater , FL
1650 N Arcturas Ave, Clearwater, FL 33765
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Water damage restoration service
Dunedin City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

56th St @ Temple Terrace City Hall

Temple Terrace , FL
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Town 'n' Country.

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

22 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

55 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

59 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Magdalene and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 21.38 mi (34.41 km).

Lake Magdalene

#1 Lake Magdalene

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population28,509
Coordinates28.0741800, -82.4717600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Sylvia Lane (-82.471424, 28.073456)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.13
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.07 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.50 $9.01
Premium $4.90 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.35 $4.26 $8.53

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Magdalene and Clearwater. The current time is 11:15:07.

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.