Origin
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Yulee, FL
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
237.7 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Yulee, FL covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 $39.71 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
118.9 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 237.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Yulee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southbound Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 | 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 Yulee, 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
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 275: Tampa
14
Merge slight left
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
FL 326
16
Turn slight right
144 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 70th Street
19
Turn left
5.5 mi
·
6 min
20
Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
North US 301: Starke
21
Continue straight
25 mi
·
31 min
22
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
24
Continue straight
16 mi
·
21 min
25
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
26
Take the exit slight left
397 ft
·
18 sec
27
Turn sharp left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
28
Turn right
161 ft
·
12 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.9 miles from Clearwater, FL, or about 2h 26m 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yulee, 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.
+
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 237.7 miles and 4h 53m.
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 118.9 mi from Clearwater, FL · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 118.9 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yulee, FL
The final approach into Yulee, 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 Yulee, 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
$39.71 one way
$79.41 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $43.01 | $86.02 |
| premium | $4.90 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.96 | $11.41 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.1 | 1 | $33.28 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Yulee, FL
Morning in Yulee on Monday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
18 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Yulee, FL covers 237.7 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 118.9 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 $39.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clearwater, FL to Yulee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Yulee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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