How far is Apalachicola, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Apalachicola, FL to Miami, FL is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
520.67 mi
08h 38m
Flight
400.42 mi
644.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
400.42 mi
Kilometers
644.41 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.67 mi
Kilometers
837.93 km
Drive Time
08h 38m

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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 08h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Return by in Apalachicola
Thu, Apr 16, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apalachicola
2026-04-15T12:08
Arrive Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 8:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:39 PM to 4:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apalachicola
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Apalachicola
260 mi
04h 19m
To Miami
260.7 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    563 ft · 30 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    139 m · 24 sec · Avenue C

  3. 3

    Turn right

    42.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coastal Highway

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apalachicola 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 25%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 25%
Byron Butler Parkway
66.6 mi · 13%
Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 10%
I 75 South
25 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+120.2 mi
400.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
04h 19m from Apalachicola
Leave By
6:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola to Miami?

The road trip is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km) and usually takes 08h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260 miles from Apalachicola and 260.7 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.20 one way or $152.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apalachicola and Miami. Straight-line distance: 400.42 mi (644.41 km).

Apalachicola

#1 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
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: 5th Street (-84.98551, 29.726089)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 838 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.37 gal
69.55 L · about $76.20
Round trip
$152.40
36.74 gal · 139.1 L
Estimated CO2
163.3 kg one way
Round trip: 326.5 kg / 720 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.20 $152.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.43 $168.86
Premium $4.90 $89.94 $179.88
Diesel $4.35 $79.91 $159.82

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 Apalachicola and Miami. The current time is 12:08:26.

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.