How far is Alafaya, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Alafaya, FL to Miami, FL is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
226.15 mi
03h 43m
Flight
202.65 mi
326.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.65 mi
Kilometers
326.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.15 mi
Kilometers
363.95 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Fri, May 1, 2:05 PM EDT
Return by in Alafaya
Fri, May 1, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alafaya
2026-05-01T10:22
Arrive Miami
Fri, May 1, 2:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alafaya
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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Alafaya
113.3 mi
01h 51m
To Miami
112.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on O'Berry Hoover Road

    1130 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Colonial Drive

    8.4 mi · 13 min · East Colonial Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit sharp right

    97 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · 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 Alafaya 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 48%
I 95 South
85.4 mi · 38%
East Colonial Drive
17.2 mi · 8%
Beachline Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
Okeechobee Road
1.22 mi · 1%
I 95
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 02h 00m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 51m from Alafaya
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alafaya and Mostly Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Alafaya and 112.9 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie.

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Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alafaya and Miami. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.14 km).

Alafaya

#1 Alafaya

A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.

Population78,113
Coordinates28.5641000, -81.2114000
Altitude24
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: (-81.211342, 28.564307)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.10 $66.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.68 $73.35
Premium $4.90 $39.07 $78.14
Diesel $4.35 $34.71 $69.43

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Alafaya and Miami. The current time is 10:22:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.