How far is Punta Gorda, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Punta Gorda, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda and Clearwater.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Carmalita Street
1903 ft · 58 sec · Carmalita Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Olympia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1514 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 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 Punta Gorda and Clearwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Punta Gorda to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Desoto Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Punta Gorda and 55.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Desoto Lakes
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 Desoto Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 85.24 mi (137.18 km).
#1 Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,698 |
| Coordinates | 26.9297800, -82.0453700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $16.09 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
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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