How far is Carrollwood, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Miramar, FL is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Miramar.
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Start on Carrollwood Drive
2727 ft · 2 min · Carrollwood Drive
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Continue on Carrollwood Drive
2074 ft · 1 min · Carrollwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Orange Grove Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive
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Continue on Orange Grove Road
1049 ft · 37 sec · Orange Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Busch Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Busch Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Florida Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bird Street
895 ft · 26 sec · East Bird Street
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Take the ramp slight right
719 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Brandon, Port of Tampa
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
583 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South University Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · South University Drive
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Continue on North University Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive
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Continue on South University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · South University Drive
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto Island Drive
2632 ft · 1 min · Island Drive
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Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard
2016 ft · 2 min · Miramar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bahama Drive
28 m · 4 sec · Bahama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Miramar.
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 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.
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 Sunny near Miramar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Miramar?
The road trip is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Carrollwood and 144.3 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Sunny near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Tice
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 Tice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 199.17 mi (320.53 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.84 | $75.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.64 | $85.28 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $46.02 | $92.05 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $58.64 | $117.28 |
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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