How far is Sweetwater, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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 Manatee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Clearwater.
-
1
Start on Crewsville Road
26 m · 8 sec · Crewsville Road
-
2
Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road
-
3
Turn right
1.3 mi · 1 min
-
4
Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
-
5
Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
6
Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
7
Turn left
38.1 mi · 48 min
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
41 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
1.3 km · 59 sec · State Road 64 East
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
40 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
2557 ft · 48 sec · State Road 64 East
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 64 East
36 m · 2 sec · State Road 64 East
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto State Road 64 East
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road 64 East
-
14
Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1.1 km · 42 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
-
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
-
17
Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
-
18
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
-
20
Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
-
21
Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
-
22
Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
-
24
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
-
25
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
-
26
Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
-
27
Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
-
28
Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
-
29
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
38.1 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Ellenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Sweetwater and 53.5 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sweetwater and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Ellenton
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 Ellenton.
Bradenton, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
St Petersburg-Pinellas Park-Clearwater, Florida
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 77.37 mi (124.52 km).
#1 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $15.39 | $30.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.16 | $36.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.