Origin
Safety Harbor, FL
Afternoon in Safety Harbor on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Safety Harbor, FL
Arian Fernandez
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 7.6-mile drive from Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 14 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate along FL 590, Drew Street, and Main Street, with about 40% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a very reasonable $1, making it an economical option. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points within Florida, perfect for a quick hop without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for local travel or connecting between nearby destinations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a substantial portion being on highways. Approximately 40% of the 7.6 miles will be on higher-speed roads, interspersed with local street driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 3 miles along FL 590, offering a brief period of more consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between these highway segments and the more stop-and-go nature of urban streets. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from maintaining speed to navigating intersections and traffic signals.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
FL 590 is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 14m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (FL 590): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (North Fort Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
FL 590
Turn right onto FL 590
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 590 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Drew Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| McMullen Booth Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Fort Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FL 590
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safety Harbor, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on FL 590
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 611
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McMullen Booth Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto FL 590
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 590
Use the right lane.
4
Turn slight right onto FL 590
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 590
5
Turn slight right onto FL 590
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Drew Street
6
Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Clearwater, FL
Afternoon in Clearwater on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
17 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
14m 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 Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 7.6 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are FL 590, Drew Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.8 miles from Safety Harbor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.21 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 Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 14m with 40% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (FL 590): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (North Fort Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Safety Harbor, FL to Clearwater, 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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