Origin
Bloomingdale, FL
Late night in Bloomingdale on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomingdale, FL to Clearwater, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomingdale, FL
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Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Bloomingdale to Clearwater, this 38.8-mile journey is a quick and efficient way to cross the region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel budget of $6, the route is highly economical for solo travelers and families alike. You will navigate a mix of major thoroughfares, including the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, I-275, and FL 60, ensuring you stay connected to primary transit arteries throughout the drive. Since the entire trip is well under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging; you can easily complete the trek there and back in one afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FL 60 | 9.3 mi | 12m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 275 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 4.7 mi | 9m |
| East Lumsden Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
FL 60
— 9.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on Bloomingdale Avenue
35 ft
·
28 sec
·
Bloomingdale Avenue
2
Continue on East Bloomingdale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Bloomingdale Avenue
3
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lithia Pinecrest Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto East Lumsden Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Lumsden Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Causeway Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Falkenburg Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward FL 618 Toll West: Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
2 min
Exit 10
Toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 4
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 4
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 275
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto FL 60
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
15
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Expressway
Toward FL 589 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 2A
Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on FL 60
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
FL 60
Toward FL 60: Clearwater
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on FL 60
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on FL 60
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
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
19 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
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport...
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater
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.
Exit 39
Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport,...
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 589 Toll
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.61
Selmon Expressway
(5.4 mi)
$0.54
Veterans Expressway
(0.9 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:18 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
5 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 1m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions between high-speed infrastructure and local surface streets. Approximately 55% of your travel time will be spent on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the journey. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving while navigating 9.3 miles along FL 60, which serves as a key segment of the route. The character of the road changes as you move from the suburban flow of Bloomingdale onto the more structured expressway systems. Staying focused is important, as the transition between the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway and I-275 requires you to manage changing speed limits and varying traffic volumes.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on FL 60.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 13.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
57 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
100 ft
Total Descent
123 ft
Highest Point
57 ft
~36 mi in
Elevation Range
57 ft
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.
On the drive from Bloomingdale, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
Saint Petersburg
15.7 mi in
|
~24m
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 1m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on FL 60. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.61 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. 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 13.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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