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Cities Near Clearwater

Cities near Clearwater, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Town 'n' Country. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Clearwater, Florida is Palm Harbor, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 27 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Palm Harbor8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Pinellas Park10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Town 'n' Country14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Tampa21 mi / 34 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Riverview30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Bradenton35 mi / 56 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Spring Hill39 mi / 63 km1 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip
Sarasota47 mi / 75 km1 hr 23 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland52 mi / 84 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
North Port72 mi / 117 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Clearwater

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Town 'n' Country, Tampa, Riverview. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Clearwater include Palm Harbor, Pinellas Park, Town 'n' Country, Tampa, Riverview. The closest is Palm Harbor, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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