How far is University Park, FL from Clearwater, FL?
The driving distance from University Park, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University Park and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Clearwater.
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Start on Southwest 107th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 107th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn left onto Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1684 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9.7 mi · 11 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
203.5 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Alligator Alley
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
556 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
2125 ft · 54 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
1034 ft · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road
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Take the exit slight left
635 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Gulf to Bay Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard
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Continue on Court Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
1297 ft · 40 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 University Park and Clearwater.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
203 mi · 03h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving University Park 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 University Park to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from University Park and 139.9 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around University Park and Mostly Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 214.46 mi (345.14 km).
#1 University Park
Census-designated place (CDP) in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 26,995 |
| Coordinates | 25.7464900, -80.3675500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.13 | $90.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.08 | $96.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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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