Origin
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Carrollwood, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Carrollwood, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Carrollwood, FL covers 25 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Courtney Campbell Causeway, Drew Street, Veterans Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Courtney Campbell Causeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 25 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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?
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 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway,...
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 589 Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward FL 589 Toll North
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward CR 584: Waters Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6A
Toward CR 584: Waters Avenue
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Keiser University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Keiser University
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 Carrollwood, FL, road signs point toward Air Cargo, Cr 576, : Air Cargo and Keiser University.
Air Cargo
15.8 mi in
|
~25m
Cr 576
16.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via Memorial Highway
: Air Cargo
16.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via Memorial Highway
Keiser University
20.2 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Veterans Expressway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Waters Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Dale Mabry Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| FL 60 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Carrollwood Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Courtney Campbell Causeway
— 8.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Carrollwood, 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
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 60
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Memorial Highway
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 589 Toll, CR 576, : Air Cargo
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Veterans Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 6A
Toward CR 584: Waters Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
208 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Keiser University
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right onto CR 584
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Waters Avenue
18
Turn left onto FL 580
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dale Mabry Highway
Use the left / uturn lanes.
19
Turn right onto Lake Carroll Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Carroll Way
20
At end of road, turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carrollwood Drive
21
Continue on Carrollwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Carrollwood Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Carrollwood Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Veterans Expressway
(2.8 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Carrollwood, FL
Afternoon in Carrollwood on Friday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
42m 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 Carrollwood, FL covers 25 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Courtney Campbell Causeway, Drew Street, Veterans Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 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 $3.98 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Clearwater, FL and Carrollwood, FL, road signs point toward Air Cargo, Cr 576, : Air Cargo and Keiser University.
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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