How far is San Carlos Park, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from San Carlos Park, FL to Miami, FL is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.25 mi
02h 22m
Flight
110.64 mi
178.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.64 mi
Kilometers
178.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.25 mi
Kilometers
232.15 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in San Carlos Park
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Carlos Park
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Miami
Sat, Apr 18, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Carlos Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From San Carlos Park
70.6 mi
01h 11m
To Miami
73.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos Park and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos Park and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Tampa Road

    1138 ft · 52 sec · Tampa Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Three Oaks Parkway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Three Oaks Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Corkscrew Road

    2865 ft · 1 min · Corkscrew Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miami

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Carlos Park and Miami.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
104 mi · 72%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 8%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 6%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 6%
Three Oaks Parkway
2.77 mi · 2%
I 95
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 11m from San Carlos Park
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Carlos Park and Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Carlos Park to Miami?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from San Carlos Park and 73.6 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Carlos Park and Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, 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 Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Carlos Park and Miami. Straight-line distance: 110.64 mi (178.06 km).

San Carlos Park

#1 San Carlos Park

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population16,824
Coordinates26.4673000, -81.8014700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 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
Start: Tampa Road (-81.801289, 26.4673)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $21.11
Round trip
$42.23
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.11 $42.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.39 $46.79
Premium $4.90 $24.92 $49.84
Diesel $4.35 $22.14 $44.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between San Carlos Park and Miami. The current time is 09:43:55.

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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.