Origin
Lynn Haven, FL
Morning in Lynn Haven on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
342.5 mi
551 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
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6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynn Haven, FL
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Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ohio Avenue, East 14th Street, Coastal Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.52 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
171.2 miles from Lynn Haven, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 8m drive with frequent turns across 342.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ohio Avenue 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coastal Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Byron Butler Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 590 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Coachman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Drew Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ohio Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynn Haven, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on the route
279 ft
·
26 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
174 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ohio Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 14th Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East 14th Street
5
Keep slight right
1.3 mi
·
2 min
6
At the end of the road, turn left
18 mi
·
22 min
7
Turn right
50 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
8
Continue straight
31 mi
·
42 min
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Coastal Highway
39 mi
·
49 min
·
Coastal Highway
10
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Byron Butler Parkway
11
Keep slight right
121 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
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 Northeast Coachman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Coachman Road
15
Turn slight right onto Drew Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Drew Street
16
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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North Fort Harrison Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.2 miles from Lynn Haven, FL, or about 3h 4m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.2 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
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 Lynn Haven, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lynn Haven, FL
This is one driving day of about 342.5 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynn Haven, 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 171.2 mi from Lynn Haven, FL · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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 171.2 miles from Lynn Haven, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.52 one way
$109.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
120 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $59.30 | $118.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $63.69 | $127.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.62 | $151.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.8 | 1 | $35.96 | $16.44 |
| Efficient EV | 85.6 | 0 | $29.97 | $13.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137 | 1 | $47.95 | $21.92 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 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
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Wednesday
Local time
8:14 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
12 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ohio Avenue, East 14th Street, Coastal Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.2 miles from Lynn Haven, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.52 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lynn Haven, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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