How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 272 miles (437.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Carrollwood.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
236 mi · 4 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Ocala
2963 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bird Street, Waters Avenue
604 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North Lamar Avenue
990 ft · 27 sec · North Lamar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Waters Avenue
1316 ft · 30 sec · East Waters Avenue
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Turn right onto North Florida Avenue
2729 ft · 53 sec · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto West Busch Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Busch Boulevard
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Turn right onto Orange Grove Road
1049 ft · 30 sec · Orange Grove Road
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Continue on Orange Grove Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive
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Turn right onto Carrollwood Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Carrollwood Drive
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Continue on Carrollwood Drive
1178 ft · 40 sec · Carrollwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Carrollwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 272 miles (437.8 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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 136.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 136 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.5 miles (316.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.5 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 6:46 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
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 Fort Lauderdale and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 196.53 mi (316.29 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollwood (-82.49287, 28.05002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $36.81 | $73.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $41.47 | $82.94 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $44.76 | $89.53 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $57.03 | $114.07 |
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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