How far is Gainesville, FL from Clearwater, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gainesville and Clearwater is 119.98 miles (193.08 km).
Flight distance from Gainesville, FL to Clearwater, FL is 119.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Gainesville to Clearwater with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gainesville, Florida to Clearwater, Florida is: 151.52 miles (243.84 km) by car.
Driving from Gainesville to Clearwater will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum.
| Population | 135004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W |
| Latitude | 29.6516300 |
| Longitude | -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clearwater
The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in west-central Florida. Clearwater is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Clearwater Aquarium and the Clearwater Beach Pier.
| Population | 116552 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°57'57"N 82°48'0"W |
| Latitude | 27.9658500 |
| Longitude | -82.8001000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Clearwater: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962,27.965851)
Estimated Travel Time Between Gainesville and Clearwater
The distance between Gainesville and Clearwater is 244 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Gainesville and Clearwater. The current time is 08:23:22.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.24 liters (5.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gainesville and Clearwater.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gainesville to Clearwater is $17.77 (diesel $23.26).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $17.77 | $20.01 | $21.74 | $23.26 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gainesville and Clearwater (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
