How far is New Port Richey, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from New Port Richey, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
22.04 mi
00h 39m
Flight
19.85 mi
31.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.85 mi
Kilometers
31.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in New Port Richey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Port Richey
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

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

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
Palm Harbor
FL

A city in Pinellas County, Florida.

From New Port Richey
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Clearwater
10.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Port Richey and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Port Richey and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Tennessee Avenue

    34 m · 10 sec · Tennessee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marine Parkway

    2280 ft · 1 min · Marine Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 19

    16.4 mi · 25 min · US Highway 19

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Port Richey 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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 19
16.4 mi · 74%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 13%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi · 8%
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Grand Boulevard
0.75 mi · 3%
Marine Parkway
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 19

Turn left onto US Highway 19

16.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Harbor
00h 19m from New Port Richey
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Palm Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from New Port Richey and 10.3 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Port Richey and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor

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 Palm Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Belleair Bluffs City Hall

Belleair Bluffs , FL
2747 Sunset Blvd, Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770, United States
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City or town hall,City administration,City government office,City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7 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 5.5 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

28 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

71 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Port Richey and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 19.85 mi (31.95 km).

New Port Richey

#1 New Port Richey

City in Florida, United States

Population17,033
Coordinates28.2441800, -82.7192700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennessee Avenue (-82.719271, 28.244054)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.47
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.24 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.58 $7.17
Premium $4.90 $3.82 $7.64
Diesel $4.35 $3.39 $6.79

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Port Richey and Clearwater. The current time is 00:49:42.

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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.