How far is Gainesville, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Carrollwood.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
6
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
-
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
-
8
Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
-
9
Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
-
10
Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
-
11
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
-
12
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
-
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8.5 mi · 9 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward CR 582A: Fletcher Avenue, University South Florida
1114 ft · 27 sec
-
16
Turn right onto East Fletcher Avenue
1393 ft · 32 sec · East Fletcher Avenue
-
17
Continue on West Fletcher Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Fletcher Avenue
-
18
Turn left onto North Armenia Avenue
2657 ft · 1 min · North Armenia Avenue
-
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive
2707 ft · 1 min · Lake Ellen Drive
-
20
Turn left onto Lake Ridge Road
1903 ft · 54 sec · Lake Ridge Road
-
21
Continue on Mc Farland Road
573 ft · 22 sec · Mc Farland Road
-
22
Turn left onto Lipsey Road
108 m · 17 sec · Lipsey Road
-
23
Turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
941 ft · 32 sec · Carrollwood Drive
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Gainesville and 62.1 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Inverness Government Center
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coleman.
Wildwood, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Ocala, Florida
Dade City, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 111.13 mi (178.84 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $18.96 | $37.93 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
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