Origin
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Key Largo, FL
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
327.7 mi
527 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
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6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 33m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
Arian Fernandez
Key Largo, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Key Largo, FL covers 327.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m 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, US 19 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
163.8 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 327.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Key Largo, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southbound Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 34th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 54th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Drew Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Key Largo, 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
354 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southbound Frontage Road
5
Take the exit straight toward US 19 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 19 South
6
Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 19 North
7
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 19 North
8
Continue on 34th Street North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
9
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 275 South
11
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
12
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
15
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
16
Keep slight left
176 mi
·
3 hr 8 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Miami, South Bay
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 27: Miami, South Bay
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South: Miami
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27 South: Miami
19
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
11 min
20
Keep slight right
8.6 mi
·
11 min
21
Take the exit right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead, Key West
22
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35 mi
·
40 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
23
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
25
Continue on Overseas Highway
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Overseas Highway
26
Continue on Overseas Highway
453 ft
·
28 sec
·
Overseas Highway
27
Turn right onto Harbor Drive
308 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harbor Drive
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.8 miles from Clearwater, FL, or about 3h 12m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.8 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Key Largo, 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.
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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 327.7 miles and 6h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clearwater, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.8 mi from Clearwater, FL · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.8 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Key Largo, FL
The final approach into Key Largo, 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 Key Largo, 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
$54.74 one way
$109.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $59.30 | $118.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $63.17 | $126.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.80 | $145.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.3 | 1 | $34.41 | $15.73 |
| Efficient EV | 81.9 | 0 | $28.67 | $13.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.1 | 1 | $45.88 | $20.97 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Key Largo, FL
Morning in Key Largo on Monday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Key Largo, FL covers 327.7 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Drew Street, Southbound Frontage Road, US 19 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.8 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 $54.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Key Largo, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Key Largo, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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