How far is Alturas, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Miami, FL is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
209.1 mi
03h 49m
Flight
172.62 mi
277.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.62 mi
Kilometers
277.81 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.1 mi
Kilometers
336.52 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Return by in Alturas
Wed, Apr 15, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alturas
2026-04-15T04:10
Arrive Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 7:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alturas
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 Alturas
109.5 mi
01h 54m
To Miami
99.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Alturas Road North

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Alturas Road North

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    148.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
149 mi · 71%
Alturas Road North
53.5 mi · 26%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 4%
I 95
1.15 mi · 1%
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi
Central Avenue
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

149 mi · 02h 43m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
172.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 54m from Alturas
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alturas 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 Alturas to Miami?

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 109.5 miles from Alturas and 99.6 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.61 one way or $61.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas 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.

RAIL

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 Alturas and Miami. Straight-line distance: 172.62 mi (277.81 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alturas

Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.8716900, -81.7150800
Altitude53
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: Central Avenue (-81.71508, 27.871685)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $30.61
Round trip
$61.22
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.61 $61.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.92 $67.84
Premium $4.90 $36.13 $72.26
Diesel $4.35 $32.10 $64.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alturas and Miami. The current time is 04:10:23.

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.