Origin
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Drew Street, Southbound Frontage Road, Gulf to Bay Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 102.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Drew Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Street | — | — |
| Southbound Frontage Road | — | — |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | — | — |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | — | — |
| FL 60 East | — | — |
| Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
| I 275 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Drew Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Buenaventura Lakes, 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 slight right
197 ft
·
5 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southbound Frontage Road
5
Continue straight
377 ft
·
8 sec
6
Take the exit left
233 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
8
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Courtney Campbell Causeway
9
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 275 North: Tampa
13
Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275: Tampa
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 4 East: Orlando
15
Continue straight
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
FL 417 North: Airport, Disney World, Celebration
17
Continue on Southern Connector Extension
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Southern Connector Extension
18
Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Central Florida GreeneWay
19
Take the exit slight right toward Landstar Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
20
Keep slight right to continue on Landstar Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
21
Keep slight right to continue on Landstar Boulevard South
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
Landstar Boulevard South
22
Turn straight onto Landstar Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Landstar Boulevard
23
Continue on Buenaventura Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Buenaventura Boulevard
24
Turn left onto Florida Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Florida Parkway
25
Turn right onto Dorothy Lane
253 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dorothy Lane
26
Turn right onto Gardenia Road
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gardenia Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Clearwater, FL, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buenaventura Lakes, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clearwater, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clearwater, FL
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Clearwater, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Clearwater, FL · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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
Arriving in Buenaventura Lakes, FL
The final approach into Buenaventura Lakes, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buenaventura Lakes, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.28 one way
$32.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| premium | $4.72 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Buenaventura Lakes, FL
Afternoon in Buenaventura Lakes on Wednesday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 7m 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 Buenaventura Lakes, FL covers 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Drew Street, Southbound Frontage Road, Gulf to Bay Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 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 $16.28 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.
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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