Clearwater to Durham, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.8 miles 965.3 km · straight line
719.8 miles estimated 1158.4 km · driving distance
14h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Clearwater from Durham, North Carolina?

The distance from Clearwater to Durham, North Carolina is 599.8 miles (965.3 km) as the crow flies. Durham, North Carolina is located NNE of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.8 miles, taking about 14h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida and Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Clearwater and Durham, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clearwater to Durham, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 29min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 23min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 50min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearwater & Durham, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients