Trip from Jupiter, 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

4h 23m

Distance

211.8 mi

341 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Jupiter, FL

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county seat of Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Clearwater, FL

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Trip Overview

This 211.8-mile journey from Jupiter to Clearwater takes approximately 4 hours and 23 minutes, making it a manageable one-day road trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on major roads like Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and I-4. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, it's an economical option for a Florida excursion. You'll experience a straightforward drive across the state, primarily on high-speed roads, designed for efficient travel. Consider this drive if you're looking for a direct and practical way to get from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf coast of Florida.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.9 miles from Jupiter, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	76.7 mi	1h 22m
FL 60	70.9 mi	1h 31m
I 4	25.7 mi	28m
Polk Parkway	9.9 mi	11m
Bartow Road	7 mi	9m
I 275	4.8 mi	6m
Gulf to Bay Boulevard	4.7 mi	9m
West Indiantown Road	3.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 76.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jupiter, FL and Clearwater, FL.

Start on FL 706

3.9 mi · 7 min · West Indiantown Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

482 ft · 11 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

77 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

62 mi · 1 hr 19 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 98; FL 60

0.6 mi · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 98

7.0 mi · 9 min · Bartow Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 570 Toll

9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min

Toward I 4 West: Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 4

26 mi · 28 min · I 4

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 275 South: Tampa International Airport, Saint Petersburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 275

4.8 mi · 6 min · I 275

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 39 Toward FL 60 West: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 60, FL 589 Toll: Tampa International Airport, Clearwater

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 2A Toward FL 60 West: Clearwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 60

9.3 mi · 12 min · FL 60

Toward FL 60: Clearwater Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 60

4.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on FL 60

1.5 mi · 3 min · Court Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Ft Harrison Avenue

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

North Fort Harrison Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 23-minute drive, leaving Jupiter in the morning will allow you to reach Clearwater with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $35, you have flexibility in pacing. A key tip for this route is to be aware of potential tolls on Florida's Turnpike, which can add to your overall travel expenses beyond the estimated fuel cost. Given its highway-centric nature, plan for rest breaks at service plazas or exits where amenities are readily available to ensure a comfortable journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.9 miles from Jupiter, FL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 47 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.9 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jupiter, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jupiter, FL

This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Jupiter, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 76.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

106 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

Fort Pierce, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eagle Lake, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Jupiter, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Southie Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clearwater, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17276213888

Visit website

Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clearwater, Florida

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Yummies Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clearwater, Florida

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.8

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18135497426

Visit website

Southie Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17276213888

Visit website

Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18132237999

Visit website

The Coffee Mill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 211.8

Largo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17272238595

Visit website

Yummies Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18135497426

Visit website

Belleair Coffee Company & Roastery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.8

Belleair Bluffs, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6:30 pm

+17275011010

Visit website

Socotra Yemeni Coffee & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 181.6

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18137907444

Visit website

Black & Brew

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 151.3

Lakeland, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18635009500

Visit website

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

+19549249779

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 211.8

Clearwater, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 211.8

Largo, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 194.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

162.1 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 4 West: Tampa

188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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...

194 mi into trip | ~3h 54m 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,...

194.7 mi into trip | ~3h 55m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.71 one way

$67.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$36.67	$73.35
premium	$4.72	$39.38	$78.77
diesel	$5.61	$46.76	$93.53

Estimated Tolls: $5.44

Florida's Turnpike (76.7 mi) $5.37

Veterans Expressway (0.9 mi) $0.07

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.5	0	$22.24	$10.17
Efficient EV	53	0	$18.53	$8.47
EV Truck/SUV	84.7	1	$29.65	$13.56

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Jupiter, FL

Late night in Jupiter on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clearwater, FL

Late night in Clearwater on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Eagle Lake, FL

106 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. The character of the road is largely dictated by Florida's Turnpike, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 76.7 miles. While primarily a fast-paced experience, the transition to FL 60 and then I-4 offers a consistent feel of efficient travel across the state. This isn't a route for leisurely sightseeing, but rather for making good time and covering distance with minimal interruption.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 76.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 211.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

129 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

163 ft

Total Descent

140 ft

Highest Point

129 ft

~151.3 mi in

Elevation Range

123 ft

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 Jupiter, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.

Saint Petersburg

188.8 mi in | ~3h 47m

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 4h 23m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.44 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Clearwater, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Trip from Jupiter, FL to Clearwater, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Southie Coffee

Yummies Coffee

Southie Coffee

Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

The Coffee Mill

Yummies Coffee

Belleair Coffee Company & Roastery

Socotra Yemeni Coffee & Co.

Black & Brew

Concord Coffee

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

Kafe Tirona

Lunar Coffee

Blink Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

bp pulse Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Cracker Country

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Escape Room PSL

Indian Creek Park

Cliff Stephens Park

Riverbend Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jupiter, FL

Clearwater, FL

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 23m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Clearwater, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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