Origin
Clearwater, FL
Night in Clearwater on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Westchase, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Westchase, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Westchase, FL covers 18.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Forest Lakes Boulevard, Northeast Coachman Road, Drew Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Forest Lakes Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 18.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Forest Lakes Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Drew Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Drew Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (CR 667 / Forest Lakes Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Drew Street
Turn right onto Drew Street
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 667 / Forest Lakes Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 667 / Forest Lakes Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Montague Street
Turn left onto Montague Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Tree Tops Lake Road
Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lakes Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Coachman Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Drew Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| West Linebaugh Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| McMullen Booth Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| State Road 580 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Montague Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tree Tops Lake Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Forest Lakes Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Westchase, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto Drew Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Drew Street
3
Continue on FL 590
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Drew Street
4
Continue on FL 590
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast Coachman Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 611
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
McMullen Booth Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto FL 580
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road 580
7
Turn left onto CR 667
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Forest Lakes Boulevard
8
Turn straight onto West Linebaugh Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Linebaugh Avenue
9
Turn left onto Montague Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Montague Street
10
Turn left onto Tree Tops Lake Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road
241 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
12
Continue on Tree Tops Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tree Tops Lake Road
13
Arrive at destination
Tree Tops Lake Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Westchase, FL
Night in Westchase on Thursday
Local time
10:48 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
36m 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 Westchase, FL covers 18.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Forest Lakes Boulevard, Northeast Coachman Road, Drew Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $2.98 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 straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Drew Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (CR 667 / Forest Lakes Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Westchase, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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