Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.8 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Brandon, FL covers 34.8 miles and takes about 54m 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 $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.4 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 34.8 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Brandon, FL.
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Drew Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Southbound Frontage Road
Continue straight
Take the exit left
Merge slight right onto Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Continue on Courtney Campbell Causeway
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Tampa
Merge slight left onto I 275: Tampa
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Scott Street
Continue on Scott Street
Turn slight right onto North Orange Avenue
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
Turn right onto North Nebraska Avenue
Take the ramp sharp left
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street
Turn right onto South 78th Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 34.8 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 34.8 miles and 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Clearwater, FL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brandon, 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 Brandon, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
| premium | $4.90 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brandon on Saturday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
St. Petersburg, FL
17 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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