Origin
Bayshore Gardens, FL
Morning in Bayshore Gardens on Friday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayshore Gardens, FL
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Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US Highway 19 North, US 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 49.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Tulane Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Tulane Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Tulane Avenue
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge onto I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
6
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayshore Gardens, FL and Clearwater, FL, road signs point toward 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.
54Th Avenue North Westbound
33.6 mi in
|
~47m
Gulf To Bay
44.5 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 19 North | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| US 19 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3 mi | 4m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 1st Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 26th Street West | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Cortez Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Duke Place
130 ft
·
10 sec
·
Duke Place
2
Turn left onto Case Avenue
344 ft
·
17 sec
·
Case Avenue
3
Turn right onto Lafayette Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lafayette Road
4
Turn right onto Tulane Avenue
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tulane Avenue
5
Turn left onto 26th Street West
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
26th Street West
6
Turn right onto FL 684
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cortez Road
7
Continue on US 41
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
1st Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
9
Continue on US 41; US 301
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
10
Turn straight onto US 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 19
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 19
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 19
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
13
Merge onto I 275; US 19
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26B
Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
17
Continue on US 19
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
20
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northbound Frontage Road
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on FL 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
23
Continue on FL 60
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Bayshore Gardens, FL · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
The final approach into Clearwater, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.93 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(19.5 mi)
$1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Gulfport, FL
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunshine Skyway Bridge, US Highway 19 North, US 19. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Bayshore Gardens, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.93 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Tulane Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 275; US 19 / Sunshine Skyway Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bayshore Gardens, FL and Clearwater, FL, road signs point toward 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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