Origin
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Bloomingdale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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 1h 1m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale, 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
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 275: Tampa
14
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
387 ft
·
9 sec
·
Downtown East, Downtown West
15
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Downtown East, Scott Street
16
Continue on Scott Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Scott Street
17
Turn slight right onto North Orange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Orange Avenue
18
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Cass Street
19
Turn right onto North Nebraska Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
20
Take the ramp sharp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Brandon Mall
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Brandon Mall
23
Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Falkenburg Road
24
Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
25
Continue on West Lumsden Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lumsden Road
26
Continue on East Lumsden Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lumsden Road
27
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
28
Turn left onto Bloomingdale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
29
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Clearwater, FL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomingdale, FL
The final approach into Bloomingdale, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.19 one way
$12.38 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.23 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Bloomingdale, FL
Morning in Bloomingdale on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
1h 1m 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 Bloomingdale, FL covers 38.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m 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 19.5 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 $6.19 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 Bloomingdale, FL is easy. At 1h 1m 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 Bloomingdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Bloomingdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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