Origin
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Bloomingdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL is 38.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Courtney Campbell Causeway and Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Florida, making it a straightforward, same-day trip. The route offers a mixed driving experience, transitioning between causeway and expressway. Given its short distance, it's perfect for a quick move or a day trip without feeling rushed.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is a mixed bag, featuring 34% highway driving that can feel quite swift. You'll encounter an 8.2-mile stretch on the Courtney Campbell Causeway, which provides a more open feel before transitioning to the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and local roads like Drew Street. Expect a combination of faster-paced sections and more typical urban driving as you get closer to your destination. The road's character shifts, demanding your attention between cruising and navigating.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Courtney Campbell Causeway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 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 4.9 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 38.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
FL 60
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International...
8
16.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
FL 60 / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
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 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Cass Street
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clearwater, FL and Bloomingdale, FL, road signs point toward St. Petersburg and Brandon Mall.
St. Petersburg
16.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via FL 60
Brandon Mall
31.3 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Lumsden Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| FL 60 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Courtney Campbell Causeway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Bloomingdale, 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
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southbound Frontage Road
5
Continue on this road
376 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
6
Take the exit
233 ft
·
6 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto FL 60
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on FL 60
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Courtney Campbell Causeway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on FL 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
FL 60
Toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 275 North: Tampa
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 275
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275
Toward I 275: Tampa
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
386 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 44
Toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Downtown East, Scott Street
16
Continue on Scott Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Scott Street
17
Turn slight right onto North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East Cass Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto FL 45
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
21
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 14
Toward Brandon Mall
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Falkenburg Road
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on West Lumsden Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lumsden Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lumsden Road
27
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
28
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Bloomingdale Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Clearwater, FL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomingdale, FL
The final approach into Bloomingdale, 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
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Selmon Expressway
(7.5 mi)
$0.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bloomingdale, FL
Afternoon in Bloomingdale on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 1m 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 Bloomingdale, FL covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Courtney Campbell Causeway, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Drew Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $6.19 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 38.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clearwater, FL and Bloomingdale, FL, road signs point toward St. Petersburg and Brandon Mall.
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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