How far is Oldsmar, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Oldsmar, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
12.12 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.49 mi
15.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.49 mi
Kilometers
15.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.12 mi
Kilometers
19.51 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Tue, May 5, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Oldsmar
Tue, May 5, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oldsmar
2026-05-05T04:59
Arrive Clearwater
Tue, May 5, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oldsmar
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
Safety Harbor
FL

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

From Oldsmar
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Clearwater
6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oldsmar and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Boulevard

    1295 ft · 1 min · Park Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street West

    128 m · 20 sec · State Street West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street West

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Street West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · McMullen Booth Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oldsmar 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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street West
3.23 mi · 27%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 24%
McMullen Booth Road
2.8 mi · 23%
Park Boulevard
0.25 mi · 2%
North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Street West

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Street West

3.15 mi · 00h 05m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Safety Harbor
00h 11m from Oldsmar
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oldsmar and Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oldsmar to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Safety Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Oldsmar and 6 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oldsmar and Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Safety 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 Safety Harbor and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Pinellas Park
Scenic stop 10.6 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 3.1 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 5.1 mi away

Dunedin City Hall

Dunedin , FL
542 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rating 1.2/5 39 reviews City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Scenic stop 8 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

17 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

60 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

65 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oldsmar and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.28 km).

Oldsmar

#1 Oldsmar

City in Florida, United States

Population15,005
Coordinates28.0341800, -82.6651000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Boulevard (-82.665195, 28.03423)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.78
Round trip
$3.57
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.78 $3.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.98 $3.95
Premium $4.90 $2.11 $4.21
Diesel $4.35 $1.87 $3.74

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Oldsmar and Clearwater. The current time is 04:59:25.

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.