Origin
Clearwater, FL
Late night in Clearwater on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Seminole, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Seminole, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 9.5-mile drive from Clearwater, FL to Seminole, FL takes about 17 minutes and is perfect for a single-day excursion. You won't be hitting any major highways, as this route has a 0% highway share, making it a local exploration. Plan for a minimal fuel cost of around $2 for this quick trip. Given its brevity, it doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive experience. Consider this a convenient local hop within Florida.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Clearwater Largo Road North | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Ft Harrison Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Bay Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Fort Harrison Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Park Boulevard North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Fort Harrison Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Seminole Boulevard
— 5.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Seminole, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
77 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Continue on South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
3
Continue on South Fort Harrison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Fort Harrison Avenue
4
Continue on South Ft Harrison Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
5
Continue on Clearwater Largo Road North
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearwater Largo Road North
6
Turn left onto CR 416
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Bay Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto 1st Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
1st Street Southwest
8
Turn straight onto US-19 ALT
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Seminole Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 694
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Park Boulevard North
10
Arrive at destination
CR 694
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 416 / West Bay Drive
Turn left onto CR 416 / West Bay Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
1st Street Southwest
Turn right onto 1st Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US-19 ALT / Seminole Boulevard
Turn straight onto US-19 ALT / Seminole Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Seminole, FL
Late night in Seminole on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
1 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
17m 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?
Expect a very turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches to speak of. Your longest uninterrupted segment will be about 5.1 miles along Seminole Boulevard. You'll primarily navigate using Seminole Boulevard, Clearwater Largo Road North, and South Ft Harrison Avenue. The constant turns and local road feel mean you'll be experiencing a more intimate journey through the area, rather than a high-speed transit. This is a drive where you'll be actively engaging with the road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Seminole Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 around 3.5 miles in near CR 416 / West Bay Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clearwater, FL to Seminole, FL is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (CR 416 / West Bay Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Seminole Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
68 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
65 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
68 ft
~3.4 mi in
Elevation Range
49 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Seminole, FL
Full guide →Seminole is in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida.
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 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Seminole Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.5 miles (CR 416 / West Bay Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (1st Street Southwest): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Seminole Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seminole, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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