How far is Carrollwood, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Miami, FL is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.57 mi
04h 42m
Flight
211.63 mi
340.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.63 mi
Kilometers
340.58 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.57 mi
Kilometers
474.07 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sat, Nov 7, 12:23 AM EST
Return by in Carrollwood
Sat, Nov 7, 5:05 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrollwood
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Miami
Sat, Nov 7, 12:23 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrollwood
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Carrollwood
143.9 mi
02h 21m
To Miami
150.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carrollwood Drive

    2727 ft · 2 min · Carrollwood Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Carrollwood Drive

    2074 ft · 1 min · Carrollwood Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Orange Grove Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Orange Grove Road

    1049 ft · 37 sec · Orange Grove Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Busch Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Busch Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Florida Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Bird Street

    895 ft · 26 sec · East Bird Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    719 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Brandon, Port of Tampa

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  29. 29

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
238 mi · 81%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.41 mi · 2%
East Bird Street
3.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83 mi
211.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 21m from Carrollwood
Leave By
7:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.6 miles (474.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Carrollwood and 150.7 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 211.6 miles (340.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 7:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.87 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Mostly Clear near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Miami. Straight-line distance: 211.63 mi (340.58 km).

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#1 Carrollwood

Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0500200, -82.4928700
Altitude12
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: Carrollwood Drive (-82.492847, 28.050223)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.35 L · about $39.87
Round trip
$79.75
20.8 gal · 78.7 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $39.87 $79.75
Mid-grade $4.32 $44.93 $89.86
Premium $4.66 $48.50 $96.99
Diesel $5.94 $61.79 $123.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Carrollwood and Miami. The current time is 19:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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