How far is Hialeah, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
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 05h 14m.
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 Hialeah and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Carrollwood.
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Start on East 39th Street
1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street
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Turn right onto Palm Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palm Avenue
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Turn left onto West 65th Street
1420 ft · 38 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Court
1250 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Court
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Continue on West 68th Street
136 m · 13 sec · West 68th Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn left onto SR 924 Toll West
1784 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Continue straight
16 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
237.7 mi · 4 hr 16 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 Hialeah and Carrollwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
238 mi · 04h 16m
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 Sunny leaving Hialeah 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 Hialeah to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.3 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Hialeah and 139.5 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.76 one way or $75.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hialeah and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 203.83 mi (328.04 km).
#1 Hialeah
The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 232,027 |
| Coordinates | 25.8576000, -80.2781100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.76 | $75.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $42.55 | $85.10 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $45.93 | $91.86 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $58.52 | $117.04 |
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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