How far is Pinecrest, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Pinecrest, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinecrest and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinecrest and Clearwater.
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Start on South County Road 39
39 m · 10 sec · South County Road 39
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Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.7 mi · 17 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
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Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Lumsden Road
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Causeway Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
2293 ft · 53 sec · South Falkenburg Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
2249 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway
2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on FL 60: Clearwater
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft 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 Pinecrest and Clearwater.
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.
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn left onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
9.72 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pinecrest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinecrest to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Pinecrest and 34.1 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pinecrest and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Tampa
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 Tampa.
Union Station
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Lakeland
Lakeland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinecrest and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.59 km).
#1 Pinecrest
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 19,006 |
| Coordinates | 27.8500300, -82.1456400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.24 | $18.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
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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