How far is Carrollwood, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Tallahassee.
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Start on Carrollwood Drive
1364 ft · 47 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Turn right onto Valencia Road
1804 ft · 1 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Grove Drive
90 m · 13 sec · Orange Grove Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Lane
1045 ft · 34 sec · Hudson Lane
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Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn left onto South Village Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Village Drive
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Continue on West Village Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Village Drive
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Continue on Hutchison Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Hutchison Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 589 Toll North
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Suncoast Parkway
54.2 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
1944 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
842 ft · 18 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue on Apalachee Parkway
4.2 mi · 8 min · Apalachee Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Tallahassee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Young Boulevard
Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 01h 53m
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 Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Carrollwood and 115.3 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.36 one way or $62.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Areas Of Fog near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
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 Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 197.09 mi (317.18 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $31.36 | $62.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $38.14 | $76.29 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $48.60 | $97.19 |
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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