How far is Tallahassee, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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 Levy County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallahassee and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Carrollwood.
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Start on South Monroe Street
9 m · 3 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Apalachee Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Apalachee Parkway
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Continue straight
94.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Keep slight right
55.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp right toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
2186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchison Road
1782 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight left onto Hutchison Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hutchison Road
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Continue on West Village Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Village Drive
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Continue on South Village Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Village Drive
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Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · North Dale Mabry Highway
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Turn left onto Hudson Lane
1101 ft · 35 sec · Hudson Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Grove Drive
90 m · 13 sec · Orange Grove Drive
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Turn left onto Valencia Road
1804 ft · 1 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
57 m · 6 sec · 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 Tallahassee and Carrollwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Apalachee Parkway
Continue straight
94.1 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Manatee Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Tallahassee and 116.3 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.1 miles (317.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.48 one way or $62.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Tallahassee and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Manatee Road
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 Manatee Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallahassee and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 197.09 mi (317.18 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.48 | $62.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $35.47 | $70.93 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $48.78 | $97.55 |
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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