How far is Port Saint John, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Port Saint John, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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 02h 33m.
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.
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint John and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint John and Clearwater.
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Start on Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 18 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Miraflores Avenue
1606 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Port Saint John Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
2866 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, FL 528: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
2490 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417: Orlando, Tampa, Disney World, Sanford
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
18.3 mi · 20 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
8.2 mi · 10 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Port Saint John and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Southern Connector Extension
Merge slight left
60.6 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Saint John and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Saint John to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Polk City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Port Saint John and 72 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Saint John and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Polk City
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 Polk City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint John and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 127.44 mi (205.1 km).
#1 Port Saint John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $21.07 | $42.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.87 | $49.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
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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