How far is Tarpon Springs, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from Tarpon Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarpon Springs and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarpon Springs and Clearwater.
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Start on West Tarpon Avenue
14 m · 6 sec · West Tarpon Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pinellas Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Pinellas Avenue
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Continue on Palm Harbor Boulevard
3.5 mi · 6 min · Palm Harbor Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Harbor Boulevard
19 m · 1 sec · Palm Harbor Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Harbor Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Palm Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Bayshore Boulevard
700 ft · 13 sec · Bayshore Boulevard
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Continue on Palm Harbor Boulevard
2346 ft · 44 sec · Palm Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Bayshore Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bayshore Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
2567 ft · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
48 m · 5 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Edgewater Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Edgewater Drive
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Continue on North Fort Harrison Avenue
2090 ft · 50 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
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Continue on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Fort 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 Tarpon 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.
Palm Harbor Boulevard
Continue on Palm Harbor Boulevard
3.48 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Tarpon 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 Tarpon Springs to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Palm Harbor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Tarpon Springs and 6.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tarpon Springs and Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Harbor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Harbor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarpon Springs and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 12.73 mi (20.49 km).
#1 Tarpon Springs
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 25,624 |
| Coordinates | 28.1461200, -82.7567700 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
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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