Southie Coffee
Near the end, short detour
Clearwater, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+17276213888
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
244.3 mi
393 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
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.
Kings Point, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Clearwater, FL
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This 244.7-mile journey from Kings Point, FL to Clearwater, FL will take approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward trip, best suited for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $41. The route largely sticks to local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and traffic signals than on a highway-focused trip. You'll stay within the state of Florida for this entire drive. The single recommended stop suggests a brief pause to break up the drive. Given the total duration, it's an manageable day trip for most travelers.
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
122.2 miles from Kings Point, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 110.8 mi | 1h 59m |
| 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 Atlantic Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Point, FL and Clearwater, FL.
Start on Normandy Lane
Turn right onto Jog Road
Turn left onto SR 806
Take the ramp
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 60
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
Turn right onto US 98
Continue on US 98
Take the ramp
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 4
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Merge onto FL 60
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll
Take the exit
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Turn right onto South Ft Harrison Avenue
Arrive at destination
Starting your 4-hour, 10-minute drive from Kings Point, FL, early in the morning is advisable to minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you navigate local roads. With 244.7 miles to cover and an estimated fuel cost of $41, plan for one main stop to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent directional changes. Given it's a single-day trip, flexibility with your departure time is a perk, but an early start ensures a smoother arrival in Clearwater, FL.
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.
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 54 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 2h 17m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clearwater, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kings Point, 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 Kings Point, FL
This is one driving day of about 244.3 miles and 4h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 122.2 miles from Kings Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 227.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 4 West: Tampa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Veterans Expressway toward FL 589 Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$38.89 one way
$77.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $45.43 | $90.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.94 | $107.88 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.83
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
$39
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.3 | 0 | $25.65 | $11.73 |
| Efficient EV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.38 | $9.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.7 | 1 | $34.20 | $15.64 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Kings Point on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Clearwater on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
122 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
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
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.
Expect a 'Turn-heavy local drive' experience for the entirety of this 244.7-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you won't be cruising on interstates; instead, you'll navigate a series of local roads including Jog Road and West Atlantic Avenue, with a stretch on Florida's Turnpike Toll North. This means frequent turns and varying speed limits are part of the driving personality. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, implying a consistent pattern of local road navigation rather than long, uninterrupted highway segments. This drive prioritizes local passage over high-speed transit.
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 2.6 miles in.
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 244.3 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 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 221.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kings Point, FL to Clearwater, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Petersburg along the way.
Saint Petersburg
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 244.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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