How far is Alva, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Alva, FL to Miami, FL is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.59 mi
02h 33m
Flight
109.24 mi
175.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.24 mi
Kilometers
175.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.87 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-15T04:36
Arrive Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Belle Glade Camp
FL

Town

From Alva
69.3 mi
01h 16m
To Miami
72.3 mi
01h 16m

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 7 mph E
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 Alva and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2436 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    28.3 mi · 38 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston

    24.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 South
65.3 mi · 46%
Palm Beach Boulevard
34.3 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 8%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 6%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 6%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 27 South

Continue straight

40.1 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Glade Camp
01h 16m from Alva
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alva 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 Alva to Miami?

The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Glade Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Alva and 72.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belle Glade Camp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Glade Camp, 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 Belle Glade Camp.

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West Palm Beach

62 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

63 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

67 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Okeechobee

68 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Miami. Straight-line distance: 109.24 mi (175.81 km).

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#1 Alva

Alva is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7156200, -81.6100800
Altitude5
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: Broadway Street (-81.610177, 26.71562)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.98 $45.96
Premium $4.90 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $4.35 $21.75 $43.50

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 Alva and Miami. The current time is 04:36:11.

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.