How far is Spring Hill, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Spring Hill, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
58.47 mi
01h 06m
Flight
39.07 mi
62.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.07 mi
Kilometers
62.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.47 mi
Kilometers
94.1 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Hill
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Hill
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
Cheval
FL

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

From Spring Hill
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Clearwater
29.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Hill and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Drive

    2940 ft · 1 min · Linden Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coronado Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coronado Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Hill Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward CR 574: Spring Hill

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Suncoast Parkway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60 West: Clearwater

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Clearwater

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 44 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Hill 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncoast Parkway
27.1 mi · 46%
FL 60 West
9.54 mi · 16%
Veterans Expressway
6.31 mi · 11%
FL 589 Toll Express Lane
5.32 mi · 9%
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
4.72 mi · 8%
Court Street
1.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Suncoast Parkway

Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheval
00h 33m from Spring Hill
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spring Hill to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Cheval is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Spring Hill and 29.4 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spring Hill and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Cheval

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheval, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
601 North Nebraska Ave
BUS

St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida

38 mi away
5251 110th Avenue North
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

40 mi away
14218 US Highway 98
RAIL

Lakeland

56 mi away
600 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Hill and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 39.07 mi (62.87 km).

Spring Hill

#1 Spring Hill

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population98,621
Coordinates28.4768800, -82.5254600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Linden Drive (-82.52546, 28.476885)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.54
Round trip
$17.09
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.54 $17.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.47 $18.94
Premium $4.90 $10.09 $20.17
Diesel $4.35 $8.96 $17.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Hill and Clearwater. The current time is 00:17:40.

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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.