Atlanta to Clearwater: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.5 miles 660.6 km · straight line
477.5 miles actual route 768.4 km · driving distance
8h 50min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Clearwater?

The distance from Atlanta to Clearwater is 410.5 miles (660.6 km) as the crow flies. Clearwater is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.5 miles, taking about 8h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Clearwater in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Clearwater. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Clearwater

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 50min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 36min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Clearwater

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM