How far is Carrabelle, FL from Apalachicola, FL?

The driving distance from Carrabelle, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.61 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.18 mi
34.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.18 mi
Kilometers
34.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.61 mi
Kilometers
36.39 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apalachicola
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Carrabelle
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrabelle
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Apalachicola
Wed, Apr 15, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Carrabelle
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastpoint
FL

Census designated place

From Carrabelle
11.3 mi
00h 17m
To Apalachicola
11.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Carrabelle and Apalachicola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Carrabelle and Apalachicola.

  1. 1

    Start on Tallahassee Street

    788 ft · 21 sec · Tallahassee Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22.3 mi · 34 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrabelle and Apalachicola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tallahassee Street
0.15 mi · 1%
5th Street
0.11 mi
Avenue C
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.3 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastpoint
00h 17m from Carrabelle
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Carrabelle and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Carrabelle to Apalachicola?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Carrabelle and 11.3 miles from Apalachicola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Carrabelle and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrabelle and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 21.18 mi (34.08 km).

Carrabelle

#1 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

Population2,832
Coordinates29.8532600, -84.6643500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Apalachicola

#2 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Carrabelle (-84.66435, 29.85326)
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.90 $3.92 $7.83
Diesel $4.35 $3.48 $6.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrabelle and Apalachicola. The current time is 15:56:50.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.