How far is Pinellas Park, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Pinellas Park, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinellas Park and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinellas Park and Clearwater.
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Start on 78th Avenue North
41 m · 8 sec · 78th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 49th Street North
1.5 mi · 2 min · 49th Street North
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Turn left
796 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
6.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 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 Pinellas Park 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.
US Highway 19 North
Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
6.2 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pinellas Park 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 Pinellas Park to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
South Highpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Pinellas Park and 6.6 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pinellas Park and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near South Highpoint
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Pinellas Park
Clearwater Water System Maintenance
Dunedin City Hall
Belleair Bluffs City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Highpoint.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinellas Park and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 10.49 mi (16.88 km).
#1 Pinellas Park
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
| Population | 54,854 |
| Coordinates | 27.8428000, -82.6995400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
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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