How far is The Hammocks, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from The Hammocks, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215 miles (346 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.1 mi
04h 31m
Flight
214.99 mi
346 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.99 mi
Kilometers
346 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.1 mi
Kilometers
457.22 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in The Hammocks
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Hammocks
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Hammocks
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Myers
FL

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

From The Hammocks
132.8 mi
02h 15m
To Clearwater
151.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
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 The Hammocks and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court

    52 m · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Southwest 103rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard

    109 m · 14 sec · Hammocks Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street

    1754 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 104th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southwest 157th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 157th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 88th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street

    21.6 mi · 30 min · Southwest 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Collier Boulevard

    7 mi · 11 min · Collier Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2572 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    125.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Northbound Frontage Road

    1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    635 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Court Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

    1297 ft · 40 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Hammocks and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
126 mi · 44%
Tamiami Trail
60.3 mi · 21%
Southwest 8th Street
21.6 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 7%
US Highway 19 North
9.08 mi · 3%
Collier Boulevard
6.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
215 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Myers
02h 15m from The Hammocks
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 284.1 miles (457.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from The Hammocks and 151.3 miles from Clearwater.

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

The direct path is about 215 miles (346 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.60 one way or $83.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

8 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

48 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

105 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

105 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Hammocks and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 214.99 mi (346 km).

The Hammocks

#1 The Hammocks

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population51,003
Coordinates25.6714900, -80.4445000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 154th Circle Court (-80.444521, 25.671489)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 457 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.95 L · about $41.60
Round trip
$83.21
20.06 gal · 75.9 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.60 $83.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.10 $92.20
Premium $4.90 $49.11 $98.21
Diesel $4.35 $43.63 $87.26

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 The Hammocks and Clearwater. The current time is 07:00:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.