Road Trips from Clearwater, FL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
20
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Haines City, FL
1h 51m82.7 mi one way
South Venice, FL
1h 47m81.1 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
32m18.9 mi one way
Lakeland Highlands, FL
1h 21m59.4 mi one way
Highland City, FL
1h 23m62.8 mi one way
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Cape Coral, FL
2h 51m136.3 mi one way
Cypress Lake, FL
2h 53m143.3 mi one way
Palatka, FL
3h 40m177.2 mi one way
Lehigh Acres, FL
2h 58m144.3 mi one way
Tavares, FL
2h 32m114.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
16 total in this range
Miami, FL
5h 24m283.3 mi one way
Palm Springs, FL
5h 8m272.2 mi one way
Avon Park, FL
5h264.8 mi one way
Coral Terrace, FL
5h 16m280.5 mi one way
Hollywood, FL
5h 4m269.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Cape Coral, FL
2h 51m136.3 mi one way
Cypress Lake, FL
2h 53m143.3 mi one way
Palatka, FL
3h 40m177.2 mi one way
Haines City, FL
1h 51m82.7 mi one way
Cape Coral, FL
2h 51m136.3 mi one way
Haines City, FL
1h 51m82.7 mi one way
Miami, FL
5h 24m283.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
32m18.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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