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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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Start on Tampa Road
1138 ft · 52 sec · Tampa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn right onto Three Oaks Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Three Oaks Parkway
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Turn left onto Corkscrew Road
2865 ft · 1 min · Corkscrew Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miami
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
2322 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue
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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.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.
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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).
#1 San Carlos Park
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 16,824 |
| Coordinates | 26.4673000, -81.8014700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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