How far is Milton, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Milton, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 434.4 miles (699.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Clearwater.
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Start on Alabama Street
1402 ft · 53 sec · Alabama Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Street
1586 ft · 45 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Willing Street
144 m · 24 sec · Willing Street
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2482 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
193 mi · 3 hr 27 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 Milton and Clearwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
193 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 434.4 miles (699.1 km) and usually takes 07h 04m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.7 miles from Milton and 224.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 314.9 miles (506.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.5 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 $63.59 one way or $127.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milton and Clearwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 314.92 mi (506.81 km).
#1 Milton
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.6324100, -87.0396900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 699 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 25m |
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 | $63.59 | $127.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.46 | $140.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.06 | $150.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.69 | $133.37 |
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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