Origin
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
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Bayshore Gardens, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 275, US Highway 19 North, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on I 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 19 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 19 South
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 19
Take the exit onto US 19 toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
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.
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 41 / 1st Street West
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41 / 1st Street West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
Bradenton
36.5 mi in
|
~50m
|
via US 19
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 275 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 19 North | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| US 19 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3 mi | 4m |
| 14th Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street West | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 275
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto Drew Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Drew Street
3
Take the ramp
198 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto Southbound Frontage Road
355 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southbound Frontage Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 19 South
6
Merge onto US 19
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
9
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 275 South
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 275
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge onto I 275; US 19
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 19
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 19
Exit 5
Toward US 19 South: Palmetto, Bradenton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 41
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamiami Trail
16
Continue on US 41; US 301
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hernando DeSoto Bridge
17
Continue on US 41; US 301
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street West
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cortez Road
20
Turn left onto US 41
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
14th Street West
21
Turn right onto Florida Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
23
Turn right onto Duke Place
136 ft
·
6 sec
·
Duke Place
24
Arrive at destination
Duke Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Clearwater, 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 25.1 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bayshore Gardens, FL
The final approach into Bayshore Gardens, 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
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(9.7 mi)
$0.68
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: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Bayshore Gardens, FL
Afternoon in Bayshore Gardens on Friday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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 13m 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 Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 50.1 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 275, US Highway 19 North, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from Clearwater, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.97 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 50.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 4.7 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clearwater, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Bradenton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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