Origin
Tarpon Springs, FL
Late night in Tarpon Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarpon 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
27m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarpon Springs, FL
Jose Valverde
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
Tarpon Springs to Clearwater is 13.4 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Palm Harbor Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two nearby coastal communities. Expect a local feel for most of the drive, with numerous turns guiding you through neighborhoods and along the coastline. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a segment of a larger Florida adventure. You'll likely spend more time navigating local streets than covering long distances.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and boulevards for the entire 13.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5 miles on Palm Harbor Boulevard. As you progress, the route will involve frequent turns onto roads like Bayshore Boulevard and North Fort Harrison Avenue. The pace will be dictated by local traffic and traffic signals, offering a true feel for the community as you drive through it.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palm Harbor Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US-19 ALT / South Pinellas Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tarpon Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US-19 ALT / South Pinellas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Palm Harbor Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Edgewater Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US-19 ALT / South Pinellas Avenue
Turn right onto US-19 ALT / South Pinellas Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US-19 ALT / Palm Harbor Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US-19 ALT / Palm Harbor Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US-19 ALT / Edgewater Drive
Turn left onto US-19 ALT / Edgewater Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor Boulevard | 5 mi | 8m |
| Bayshore Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Fort Harrison Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Pinellas Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Edgewater Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Tarpon Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Harbor Boulevard
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarpon Springs, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on West Tarpon Avenue
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Tarpon Avenue
2
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pinellas Avenue
3
Continue on US-19 ALT
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Harbor Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto US-19 ALT
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
Palm Harbor Boulevard
5
Continue on US-19 ALT
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Palm Harbor Boulevard
6
Continue on US-19 ALT
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bayshore Boulevard
7
Continue on US-19 ALT
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Palm Harbor Boulevard
8
Continue on US-19 ALT
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bayshore Boulevard
9
Continue on US-19 ALT
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Boulevard
10
Continue on US-19 ALT
156 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway Boulevard
11
Turn slight right onto US-19 ALT
378 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto US-19 ALT
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Edgewater Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US-19 ALT
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
14
Continue on North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.27 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
1:12 AM
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
15 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
27m 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 Tarpon Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 13.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palm Harbor Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, North Fort Harrison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Tarpon Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.13 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 Tarpon Springs, FL to Clearwater, FL is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US-19 ALT / South Pinellas Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Palm Harbor Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Edgewater Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tarpon Springs, 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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