How far is Midway, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Midway, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midway and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway and Clearwater.
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Start on Joyner Road
1788 ft · 1 min · Joyner Road
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Turn right onto Dover Road
2614 ft · 45 sec · Dover Road
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Turn right onto Blue Star Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1700 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway
32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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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 Midway 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.
Florida Georgia Parkway
Keep slight right
121 mi · 02h 47m
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 Midway 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 Midway to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Midway and 141.8 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midway and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs
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 Fanning Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 201.23 mi (323.85 km).
#1 Midway
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,956 |
| Coordinates | 30.4954800, -84.4543500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $39.49 | $78.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.75 | $87.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.61 | $93.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.41 | $82.82 |
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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