How far is Miami, FL from Carrabelle, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Carrabelle, FL is about 497.2 miles (800.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
497.13 mi
09h 49m
Flight
392.43 mi
631.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
392.43 mi
Kilometers
631.56 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
497.13 mi
Kilometers
800.06 km
Drive Time
09h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrabelle
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 16, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-15T16:02
Arrive Carrabelle
Thu, Apr 16, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:49 PM to 5:19 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Ferndale
FL

Town in Lake County, Florida, United States

From Miami
248.8 mi
04h 54m
To Carrabelle
248.3 mi
04h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Carrabelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Carrabelle.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tallahassee Street

    788 ft · 16 sec · Tallahassee Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallahassee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Carrabelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
289 mi · 58%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 13%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 11%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 10%
Sopchoppy Highway
27.2 mi · 5%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.7 mi
392.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferndale
04h 54m from Miami
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Carrabelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Carrabelle?

The road trip is about 497.2 miles (800.1 km) and usually takes 09h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ferndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.8 miles from Miami and 248.3 miles from Carrabelle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 392.5 miles (631.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.76 one way or $145.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Carrabelle.

Stop Ideas Near Ferndale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ferndale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferndale.

RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

33 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

34 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

42 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

43 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Carrabelle. Straight-line distance: 392.43 mi (631.56 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Carrabelle

#2 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

Population2,832
Coordinates29.8532600, -84.6643500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Carrabelle (-84.66435, 29.85326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 800 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.54 gal
66.4 L · about $72.76
Round trip
$145.51
35.08 gal · 132.8 L
Estimated CO2
155.9 kg one way
Round trip: 311.8 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.76 $145.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.61 $161.23
Premium $4.90 $85.88 $171.75
Diesel $4.35 $76.30 $152.60

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Carrabelle. The current time is 16:02:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.