Origin
Carrabelle, FL
Afternoon in Carrabelle on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
274.4 mi
442 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL covers 274.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sopchoppy Highway, Coastal Highway, Byron Butler Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
137.2 miles from Carrabelle, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 274.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sopchoppy Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sopchoppy Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coastal Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Byron Butler Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 408 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sopchoppy Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrabelle, FL and Orlando, FL.
1
Start on Tallahassee Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Tallahassee Street
2
Turn left
21 mi
·
29 min
3
Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Sopchoppy Highway
4
Turn left onto Coastal Highway
54 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Coastal Highway
5
Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Byron Butler Parkway
6
Keep slight right
8.3 mi
·
11 min
7
Turn left
48 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
8
Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 75 South: Tampa
9
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
12
Continue on East-West Expressway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
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East-West Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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US 17, US 92, US 441: Orange Blossom Trail
14
Continue on Carter Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hicks Avenue
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto Hicks Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hicks Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Anderson Street
18
Turn left onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boone Avenue
19
Turn right onto West South Street
197 ft
·
5 sec
·
West South Street
20
Turn slight right
102 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 137.2 miles from Carrabelle, FL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orlando, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Carrabelle, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Carrabelle, FL
This is one driving day of about 274.4 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrabelle, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.2 mi from Carrabelle, FL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.2 miles from Carrabelle, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orlando, FL
The final approach into Orlando, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Orlando, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.68 one way
$87.35 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.58 | $121.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
| Efficient EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.01 | $10.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.42 | $17.56 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 45m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL covers 274.4 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sopchoppy Highway, Coastal Highway, Byron Butler Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.2 miles from Carrabelle, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Carrabelle, FL to Orlando, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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