How far is Carrollwood, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Jacksonville.
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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 left onto North Armenia Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · North Armenia Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fletcher Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Fletcher Avenue
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Continue on East Fletcher Avenue
1685 ft · 47 sec · East Fletcher Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 South
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke
52.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Jacksonville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 275 South
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 01h 28m
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 Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Carrollwood and 97.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.34 one way or $52.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
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 Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 165.57 mi (266.46 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $32.03 | $64.07 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $40.81 | $81.63 |
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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