Clearwater to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

592.4 miles 953.3 km · straight line
665.5 miles actual route 1071 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Clearwater from Raleigh?

The distance from Clearwater to Raleigh is 592.4 miles (953.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located NNE of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 665.5 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Clearwater to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearwater & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM