Day trip from Clearwater to Gainesville
Gainesville lies 193 km (120 mi) north of Clearwater, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 193 km (120 mi) apart, Gainesville is a realistic day trip from Clearwater: about 3 h 8 min each way by road.
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| Clearwater | Gainesville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 117,292 | 145,214 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33755–33769 | 32601–32653 |
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Staying in Gainesville
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Common questions
How far is Gainesville from Clearwater?
193 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north of Clearwater; by road roughly 236 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Clearwater to Gainesville by road?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Clearwater and Gainesville?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.