How far is Lynn Haven, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynn Haven and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven and Clearwater.
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Start on the route
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
3080 ft · 1 min · Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto East 14th Street
3 mi · 6 min · East 14th Street
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
17.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
49.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue straight
30.8 mi · 42 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Highway
38.6 mi · 49 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
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Keep slight right
121.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
963 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road
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Turn slight right onto Drew Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street
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Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort 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 Lynn Haven and Clearwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Byron Butler Parkway
Keep slight right
121 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 342.5 miles (551.2 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mayo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Lynn Haven and 178.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lynn Haven and Clearwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynn Haven and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Mayo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mayo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynn Haven and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 233.16 mi (375.23 km).
#1 Lynn Haven
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,231 |
| Coordinates | 30.2454800, -85.6482600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $4.15 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.57 | $111.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $59.19 | $118.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
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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