How far is Alachua, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Miami, FL is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
350.7 mi
05h 19m
Flight
306.78 mi
493.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.78 mi
Kilometers
493.72 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.7 mi
Kilometers
564.39 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Alachua
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alachua
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alachua
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Alachua
173.1 mi
02h 39m
To Miami
177.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Boulevard

    141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue

    1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive

    2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard

    744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 34th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 34th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 38%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 38%
I 75 South
55.4 mi · 16%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 1%
Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

264 mi · 04h 47m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
306.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 39m from Alachua
Leave By
6:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alachua and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alachua to Miami?

The road trip is about 350.7 miles (564.4 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Alachua and 177.6 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.31 one way or $102.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alachua and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Miami. Straight-line distance: 306.78 mi (493.72 km).

Alachua

#1 Alachua

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

Population9,916
Coordinates29.7516300, -82.4248300
Altitude42
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: Palmetto Boulevard (-82.420079, 29.751737)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.84 L · about $51.31
Round trip
$102.62
24.74 gal · 93.68 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.31 $102.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.85 $113.71
Premium $4.90 $60.56 $121.13
Diesel $4.35 $53.81 $107.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alachua and Miami. The current time is 01:05:38.

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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.