Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clearwater, FL
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Fish Hawk, FL
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The drive from Clearwater, FL to Fish Hawk, FL covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Courtney Campbell Causeway, Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, Lithia Pinecrest Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Courtney Campbell Causeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Courtney Campbell Causeway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Drew Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| I 275 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| West Lumsden Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| FL 60 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Fish Hawk, FL.
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto Drew Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto Southbound Frontage Road
Continue on this road
Take the exit
Merge onto FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60
Take the exit
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Scott Street
Turn slight right onto North Orange Avenue
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
Turn right onto FL 45
Take the ramp
Merge onto FL 618 Toll
Take the exit
Turn right onto South Falkenburg Road
Turn left onto Causeway Boulevard
Continue on West Lumsden Road
Continue on East Lumsden Road
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Churchside Drive
Continue on Churchside Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.9 miles from Clearwater, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 60 toward FL 60 East, FL 616: Tampa International Airport, Spruce Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Downtown East, Downtown West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto East Cass Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.76 one way
$13.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| premium | $4.63 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Clearwater on Saturday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Night in Fish Hawk on Saturday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
43.7 mi in 1h 10m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Courtney Campbell Causeway.
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 4.9 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.7 miles you will encounter 24 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (FL 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
229 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
~37.5 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clearwater, FL and Fish Hawk, FL, road signs point toward St. Petersburg and Brandon Mall.
St. Petersburg
Brandon Mall
Founded 1891
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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