How far is Seminole, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Seminole, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seminole and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seminole and Clearwater.
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Start on Park Boulevard North
1529 ft · 44 sec · Park Boulevard North
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Turn right onto 113th Street North
3.6 mi · 7 min · 113th Street North
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Continue on Ridge Road South
1.5 km · 2 min · Ridge Road South
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Continue on Clearwater Largo Road South
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clearwater Largo Road South
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Continue on South Ft Harrison Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Ft Harrison Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Harrison Avenue
1658 ft · 51 sec · South Fort Harrison Avenue
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Continue on South Ft Harrison Avenue
1790 ft · 55 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 Seminole 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.
113th Street North
Turn right onto 113th Street North
3.63 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seminole and Mostly Cloudy 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 Seminole to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Seminole and 4.5 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seminole and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Largo
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 Largo.
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seminole and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 8.73 mi (14.05 km).
#1 Seminole
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,863 |
| Coordinates | 27.8397500, -82.7912100 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
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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