Origin
Gulfport, FL
Morning in Gulfport on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulfport, FL to Clearwater, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulfport, FL
Arian Fernandez
Clearwater, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 25.3-mile drive from Gulfport, FL to Clearwater, FL will take you about 37 minutes, making it a perfect, easy day trip. You'll primarily navigate via 49th Street South and Highway 19 North, with a brief stint on FL 60. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience rather than a straight shot. Since it's so quick and easy, you won't need an overnight stay, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 49th Street South | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| US Highway 19 North | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Gulf to Bay Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Court Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| US 19 Northbound Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Ft Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gulfport Boulevard South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northbound Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
49th Street South
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulfport, FL and Clearwater, FL.
1
Start on CR 138
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gulfport Boulevard South
2
Turn left onto 49th Street South
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
49th Street South
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto US 19
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 19 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
7
Continue on Northbound Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northbound Frontage Road
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on FL 60
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf to Bay Boulevard
10
Continue on FL 60
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Court Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Fort Harrison Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
49th Street South
Turn left onto 49th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge onto US 19 / US Highway 19 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
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.
Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Ft Harrison Avenue
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 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 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
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
Clearwater, FL
Morning in Clearwater on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this trip, with zero percent highway share. This means you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 25.3 miles. There is no 'longest stretch' to speak of, as you'll be making frequent directional changes. The road will feel more like a connected series of neighborhood and main street driving rather than open highway. This type of journey requires your full attention to traffic signals and turns.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on 49th Street South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 49th Street South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 5 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 0.2 miles (49th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Gulfport, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gulf To Bay along the way.
Gulf To Bay
14.7 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Clearwater, FL
Full guide →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
- • Belleview-Biltmore Hotel — hotel in Clearwater, United States of America
- • Donald Roebling Estate — historic residential estate in Clearwater, within Pinellas County, FL
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 35m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on 49th Street South. 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 (49th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (US 19 / US Highway 19 North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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