How far is Sarasota Springs, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Sarasota Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 16m.
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 Pinellas County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sarasota Springs and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota Springs and Clearwater.
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Start on Amanda Drive
70 m · 16 sec · Amanda Drive
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Turn left onto Webber Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Honore Avenue
55 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1215 ft · 25 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
35 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1963 ft · 40 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
109 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1496 ft · 34 sec · Honore Avenue
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Turn right onto Fruitville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 19 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 · 4 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 44 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 Sarasota Springs 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.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 leaving Sarasota Springs and Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota Springs to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Tierra Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Sarasota Springs and 34.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sarasota Springs and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Tierra Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking - City of Treasure Island
City Of Treasure Island
Bradenton Public Works Warehouse
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tierra Verde.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Bradenton, Florida
Union Station
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sarasota Springs and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 49.45 mi (79.58 km).
#1 Sarasota Springs
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 14,395 |
| Coordinates | 27.3089400, -82.4795400 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.51 | $23.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
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 18, 2026
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