How far is Port Orange, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Port Orange, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.15 mi
02h 38m
Flight
136.22 mi
219.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.22 mi
Kilometers
219.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.15 mi
Kilometers
262.56 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Port Orange
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Orange
2026-04-22T19:32
Arrive Clearwater
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Orange
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Loughman
FL

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

From Port Orange
81.5 mi
01h 19m
To Clearwater
81.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Orange and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Powers Avenue

    68 m · 10 sec · Powers Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2446 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4, US 92, FL 400: Orlando, Daytona Beach

    1560 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4, US 92: Orlando, Daytona Beach

    1492 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 West: Orlando

    1193 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2456 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    83.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg

    2249 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

    1665 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Highway

    2060 ft · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on FL 60: Clearwater

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Orange and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 4 West
132 mi · 81%
FL 60
9.3 mi · 6%
I 275 South
5.19 mi · 3%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 3%
I 95 North
4.09 mi · 3%
Dunlawton Avenue
3.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 4 West

Merge slight left

83.2 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loughman
01h 19m from Port Orange
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Orange and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Orange to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Loughman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Port Orange and 81.7 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Orange and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Loughman

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 Loughman and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center
Kissimmee City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Kissimmee City Hall

Kissimmee , FL
101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
Rating 4.5/5 20 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loughman.

RAIL

Kissimmee

17 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Haven

31 mi away
1800 7th St SW
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

36 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Lakeland

44 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Orange and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 136.22 mi (219.22 km).

Port Orange

#1 Port Orange

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population65,425
Coordinates29.1383200, -80.9956100
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: Locust Street (-80.994948, 29.13856)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.47 $52.95
Premium $4.90 $28.20 $56.40
Diesel $4.35 $25.06 $50.11

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Orange and Clearwater. The current time is 19:32:11.

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.