Origin
Ferry Pass, FL
Morning in Ferry Pass on Monday
Local time
10:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferry Pass, FL to Clearwater, FL
Drive Time
8h 46m
Distance
432.5 mi
696 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 38m
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6 AM
8h 46m
8 AM
9h 2m
10 AM
8h 52m
12 PM
8h 50m
3 PM
8h 53m
5 PM
9h 1m
8 PM
8h 42m
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 Ferry Pass, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 432.5 miles and takes about 8h 46m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.5 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.3 miles from Ferry Pass, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 46m highway drive covering 432.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 211.5 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 211.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near FL 291.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 432.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (FL 291): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FL 291
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 291
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
6
212.9 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
6
305.4 mi into trip
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~5h 46m in
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US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
426.6 mi into trip
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~8h 34m in
Take the exit toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset...
Towns Along This Route
Between Ferry Pass, FL and Clearwater, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Monticello
212.9 mi in
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~3h 49m
Perry
212.9 mi in
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~3h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 211.5 mi | 3h 46m |
| US 19 | 176.3 mi | 3h 55m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 37.2 mi | 47m |
| Drew Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Coachman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 19 Southbound Frontage Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Olive Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Davis Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.5 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Pass, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on CR 290
0.5 mi
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58 sec
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East Olive Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto FL 291
0.2 mi
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37 sec
·
North Davis Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on FL 291
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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North Davis Highway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 291
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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FL 291
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
8
Turn right onto US 19
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Florida Georgia Parkway
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27
32 mi
·
41 min
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Florida Georgia Parkway
10
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
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US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
121 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
14
Turn right onto FL 590
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Coachman Road
15
Turn slight right onto FL 590
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Drew Street
16
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.3 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.3 miles or 3h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.3 miles or 3h 54m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ferry Pass, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ferry Pass, FL
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Clearwater, FL
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Ferry Pass, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 211.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 216.3 mi from Ferry Pass, FL · 3h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Gainesville, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 216 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.3 miles from Ferry Pass, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
The final approach into Clearwater, 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 Clearwater, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Clearwater, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.25 one way
$144.50 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $78.26 | $156.52 |
| premium | $4.90 | $83.37 | $166.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.09 | $192.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$202–$312
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.8 | 1 | $45.41 | $20.76 |
| Efficient EV | 108.1 | 1 | $37.84 | $17.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173 | 2 | $60.55 | $27.68 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Monday
Local time
11:26 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
8h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ferry Pass, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 432.5 miles and takes about 8h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.3 miles from Ferry Pass, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 432.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (FL 291): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 212.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ferry Pass, FL and Clearwater, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
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