Origin
Clearwater, FL
Late night in Clearwater on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clearwater, FL to Trinity, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Trinity, FL
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Trip Overview
Clearwater, FL to Trinity, FL is 21.3 miles and takes about 38 minutes via East Lake Road and McMullen Booth Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive entirely within Florida, connecting two communities in the same general region. Expect a drive that feels more like navigating local streets than a highway journey, with frequent turns. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer between towns without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake Road | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| McMullen Booth Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Northeast Coachman Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Drew Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Trinity Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Arlinbrook Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Kinsmere Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Fort Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Lake Road
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater, FL and Trinity, FL.
1
Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Fort Harrison Avenue
2
Turn right onto Drew Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Drew Street
3
Continue on FL 590
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Drew Street
4
Continue on FL 590
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast Coachman Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 611
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
McMullen Booth Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on CR 611
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Lake Road
7
Turn right onto CR 996
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trinity Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Trinity Oaks Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto Arlinbrook Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arlinbrook Drive
10
At end of road, turn left onto Kinsmere Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Kinsmere Drive
11
Turn left onto Saffron Way
194 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saffron Way
12
Arrive at destination
Saffron Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Drew Street
Turn right onto Drew Street
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Turn left onto CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Trinity Oaks Boulevard
Turn left onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Arlinbrook Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Arlinbrook Drive
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Kinsmere Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Kinsmere Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Trinity, FL
Late night in Trinity on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating mostly surface streets and arterial roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on East Lake Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns. You'll primarily be using East Lake Road and McMullen Booth Road, which are well-traveled local thoroughfares. The drive will involve frequent changes in direction as you make your way through residential and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on East Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Drew Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Drew Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (Trinity Oaks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 38m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on East Lake Road. 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 0.2 miles (Drew Street): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (CR 611 / McMullen Booth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles (Trinity Oaks Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trinity, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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