Trip from Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL

Drive Time

7h 35m

Distance

494.9 mi

797 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$83

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 26m ★
6 AM
7h 36m
8 AM
7h 56m
10 AM
7h 43m
12 PM
7h 41m
3 PM
7h 44m
5 PM
7h 55m
8 PM
7h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Clearwater, FL, FL

Clearwater, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 494.9 miles and takes about 7h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 2nd Street, Barrancas Avenue, West Garden Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.67 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

247.5 miles from Warrington, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 35m drive with frequent turns across 494.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
2nd Street 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 35m, 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 Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Barrancas Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
West Garden Street Unavailable Refreshing
North A Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Chase Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 110 North Unavailable Refreshing
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 2nd Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warrington, FL and Clearwater, FL.

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Start on East Palmetto Avenue

341 ft · 17 sec · East Palmetto Avenue
2

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · 2nd Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Barrancas Avenue

3.4 mi · 6 min · Barrancas Avenue
4

Turn slight right onto West Garden Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Garden Street
5

Turn left onto North A Street

486 ft · 15 sec · North A Street
6

Turn right onto West Chase Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Chase Street
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 110 North
8

Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

5.6 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee
11

Merge slight left

212 mi · 3 hr 46 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
13

Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
14

At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
15

Continue straight

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min
16

Keep slight right

121 mi · 2 hr 47 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road
18

Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
19

Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road
20

Turn slight right onto Drew Street

2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street
21

Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue
22

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 247.5 miles from Warrington, FL, or about 3h 48m 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 109 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 247.5 miles or 3h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 40m

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 Warrington, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warrington, FL

This is one driving day of about 494.9 miles and 7h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Warrington, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 247.5 mi from Warrington, FL · 3h 48m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake City, FL

247 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

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 247.5 miles from Warrington, 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

$82.67 one way

$165.34 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 173 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $89.55 $179.10
premium $4.90 $95.39 $190.79
diesel $5.64 $109.95 $219.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$83

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 173.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 148.5 1 $51.96 $23.76
Efficient EV 123.7 1 $43.30 $19.80
EV Truck/SUV 198 2 $69.29 $31.67

Gas CO2

173 kg

EV CO2

58 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Warrington, FL

Morning in Warrington on Monday

Local time

9:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clearwater, FL

Morning in Clearwater on Monday

Local time

10:34 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

10 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

7h 35m 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 Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL covers 494.9 miles and takes about 7h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 2nd Street, Barrancas Avenue, West Garden Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 247.5 miles from Warrington, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.67 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 35m, 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 Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warrington, FL to Clearwater, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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