How far is Carrollwood, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 276 miles (444.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Carrollwood Drive
941 ft · 34 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Turn right onto Lipsey Road
108 m · 14 sec · Lipsey Road
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Turn right onto Mc Farland Road
573 ft · 16 sec · Mc Farland Road
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Continue on Lake Ridge Road
1903 ft · 56 sec · Lake Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive
2707 ft · 1 min · Lake Ellen Drive
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Turn right onto North Armenia Avenue
1462 ft · 38 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Continue on North Armenia Avenue
1865 ft · 51 sec · North Armenia Avenue
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Turn left onto West Country Club Drive
2269 ft · 1 min · West Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto North Forest Hills Drive
54 m · 9 sec · North Forest Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Braeside Place
1425 ft · 49 sec · Braeside Place
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Turn right onto Country Club Drive
151 m · 14 sec · Country Club Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Country Club Drive
21 m · 4 sec · Country Club Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Country Club Drive
2283 ft · 1 min · Country Club Drive
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Continue on East Fowler Avenue
6.1 mi · 11 min · East Fowler Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Carrollwood and 150.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
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Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 196.53 mi (316.29 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $37.34 | $74.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.08 | $84.15 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $45.42 | $90.84 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $57.87 | $115.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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