How far is Orlando, FL from Carrabelle, FL?

The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Carrabelle, FL is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218 miles (350.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.93 mi
05h 43m
Flight
217.96 mi
350.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.96 mi
Kilometers
350.78 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.93 mi
Kilometers
440.84 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrabelle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Orlando
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orlando
2026-04-15T15:56
Arrive Carrabelle
Wed, Apr 15, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orlando
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fanning Springs
FL

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

From Orlando
137 mi
02h 51m
To Carrabelle
137 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
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 Orlando and Carrabelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Orange Avenue

    660 ft · 27 sec · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    73 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Lucerne Circle West

    87 m · 13 sec · Lucerne Circle West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 408 Toll West

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

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

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tallahassee Street

    788 ft · 16 sec · Tallahassee Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tallahassee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
67.2 mi · 25%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 24%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 20%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 18%
Sopchoppy Highway
27.2 mi · 10%
East-West Expressway
8.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Young Boulevard

Continue on Young Boulevard

66.5 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
218 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fanning Springs
02h 51m from Orlando
Leave By
5:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orlando 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 Orlando to Carrabelle?

The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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?

Fanning Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Orlando and 137 miles from Carrabelle.

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

The direct path is about 218 miles (350.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.11 one way or $80.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fanning Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fanning Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fanning Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

59 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

77 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

89 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

118 mi away
601 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Carrabelle. Straight-line distance: 217.96 mi (350.78 km).

Orlando

#1 Orlando

The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.

Population289,457
Coordinates28.5383400, -81.3792400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Carrabelle

#2 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

Population2,832
Coordinates29.8532600, -84.6643500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Orlando (-81.37924, 28.53834)
End: Carrabelle (-84.66435, 29.85326)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $40.11
Round trip
$80.22
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.11 $80.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.44 $88.89
Premium $4.90 $47.34 $94.69
Diesel $4.35 $42.06 $84.13

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 Orlando and Carrabelle. The current time is 15:56:53.

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.