Origin
Sarasota Springs, FL
Afternoon in Sarasota Springs on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sarasota Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sarasota Springs, FL
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Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
Sarasota Springs to Clearwater is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Sunshine Skyway Bridge and I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Florida for its entirety, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single day trip without feeling rushed. You'll encounter a significant portion on elevated roadways, making it a distinctive drive across the water.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| I 75 | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| US Highway 19 North | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| I 275 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Honore Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Court Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Fruitville Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
— 19.5 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota Springs, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Amanda Drive
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
Amanda Drive
2
Turn left onto Webber Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Webber Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
Honore Avenue
4
Continue on Honore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Honore Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
106 ft
·
2 sec
·
Honore Avenue
6
Continue on Honore Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Honore Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Honore Avenue
8
Continue on Honore Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Honore Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Honore Avenue
10
Continue on Honore Avenue
359 ft
·
7 sec
·
Honore Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Honore Avenue
12
Continue on Honore Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Honore Avenue
13
Turn right onto FL 780
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fruitville Road
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
15
Merge onto I 75
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto I 275
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 275
Exit 228
Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
18
Merge onto I 275; US 19
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 26B
Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
54th Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto US 19
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
34th Street North
22
Continue on US 19
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
25
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northbound Frontage Road
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on FL 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
28
Continue on FL 60
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
30
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Sarasota Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Honore Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Honore Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Honore Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
22 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 275
Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26B
Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
7
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.14 one way
$20.28 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $11.84 | $23.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.36
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(19.5 mi)
$1.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Gulfport, FL
32 mi in
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
3 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
1h 25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a notable stretch of 19.5 miles on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which is an elevated highway offering a unique driving perspective. The drive transitions between high-speed segments and other roadways as you progress toward your destination. Expect a blend of efficient travel on major arteries and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach Clearwater.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Honore Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 18 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 1.2 miles (Honore Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (Honore Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sarasota Springs, FL and Clearwater, FL, road signs point toward 54Th Avenue North Westbound and Gulf To Bay.
54Th Avenue North Westbound
47.5 mi in
|
~58m
Gulf To Bay
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
Full guide →Clearwater is a city in Pinellas County, a region in Florida. Perhaps most easily recognized as the headquarters city of the Church of Scientology, Clearwater also has miles of beautiful beaches and close proximity to other cities in the Tampa Bay area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.36 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clearwater, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Honore Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles (Honore Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles (I 275): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clearwater, FL before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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