How far is Carrollwood, FL from Tampa, FL?
The driving distance from Carrollwood, FL to Tampa, FL is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollwood and Tampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood and Tampa.
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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
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East-West
2767 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown East, Jefferson Street
856 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Orange Avenue
1531 ft · 47 sec · North Orange Avenue
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Turn straight onto Pierce Street
1364 ft · 41 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn right onto East Kennedy Boulevard
1336 ft · 46 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollwood and Tampa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Bird Street
Merge slight left
3.78 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Carrollwood and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrollwood to Tampa?
The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Egypt Lake-Leto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Carrollwood and 5.4 miles from Tampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.42 one way or $2.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Carrollwood and Partly Cloudy near Tampa.
Stop Ideas Near Egypt Lake-Leto
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 Egypt Lake-Leto.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollwood and Tampa. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 km).
#1 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429, 27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
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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