Origin
Clearwater, FL
Late night in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Pinecrest, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
285.7 mi
460 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
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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Pinecrest, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Pinecrest, FL covers 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 $45.48 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
142.9 miles from Clearwater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 285.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 285.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
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 5h 23m 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 Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Street | — | — |
| Southbound Frontage Road | — | — |
| US 19 South | — | — |
| Highway 19 North | — | — |
| 34th Street North | — | — |
| 54th Avenue North | — | — |
| I 275 South | — | — |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | — | — |
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 Pinecrest, 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
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on Miami
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Miami
18
Keep slight right
7.2 mi
·
7 min
19
Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Express Lanes
20
Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Express Lanes
21
Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
23
Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
24
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
·
Southwest 104th Street
25
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
26
Turn left onto Southwest 112th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 112th Street
27
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 142.9 miles from Clearwater, FL, or about 2h 41m 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 63 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinecrest, 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 285.7 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 142.9 mi from Clearwater, FL · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from Clearwater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pinecrest, FL
The final approach into Pinecrest, 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 Pinecrest, 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
$45.48 one way
$90.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $53.12 | $106.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.08 | $126.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.7 | 1 | $30.00 | $13.71 |
| Efficient EV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.3 | 1 | $40.00 | $18.28 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Pinecrest, FL
Late night in Pinecrest on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
2 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
5h 23m 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 Pinecrest, FL covers 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 142.9 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 $45.48 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 5h 23m 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 Pinecrest, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clearwater, FL to Pinecrest, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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