How far is Carrabelle, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Carrabelle, FL to Miami, FL is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
498.22 mi
08h 10m
Flight
392.43 mi
631.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
392.43 mi
Kilometers
631.56 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
498.22 mi
Kilometers
801.8 km
Drive Time
08h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Carrabelle
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrabelle
2026-04-15T14:15
Arrive Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:11 PM to 3:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrabelle
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Carrabelle
248.9 mi
04h 05m
To Miami
249.4 mi
04h 05m

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
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tallahassee Street

    788 ft · 18 sec · Tallahassee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20.6 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Coastal Highway

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 27%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 27%
Byron Butler Parkway
66.6 mi · 13%
Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 11%
I 75 South
25 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.7 mi
392.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
04h 05m from Carrabelle
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Carrabelle and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km) and usually takes 08h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.9 miles from Carrabelle and 249.4 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.92 one way or $145.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrabelle and Miami. Straight-line distance: 392.43 mi (631.56 km).

Carrabelle

#1 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

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

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee Street (-84.664709, 29.853266)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 802 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.58 gal
66.55 L · about $72.92
Round trip
$145.84
35.16 gal · 133.1 L
Estimated CO2
156.2 kg one way
Round trip: 312.5 kg / 689 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.92 $145.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.80 $161.60
Premium $4.90 $86.07 $172.14
Diesel $4.35 $76.47 $152.95

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 Miami. The current time is 14:15:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.