How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
265.46 mi
04h 11m
Flight
194.22 mi
312.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.22 mi
Kilometers
312.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.46 mi
Kilometers
427.21 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Apollo Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo Beach
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apollo Beach
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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Apollo Beach
132.5 mi
02h 05m
To Miami
133 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Apollo Beach and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Boulevard

    596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Bend Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward South I 75: Naples

    3138 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 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 Apollo Beach 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
228 mi · 86%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
Tamiami Trail
1.75 mi · 1%
Big Bend Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South I 75

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 05m from Apollo Beach
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach to Miami?

The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Apollo Beach and 133 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.87 one way or $77.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 194.22 mi (312.56 km).

Apollo Beach

#1 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
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: Fairway Boulevard (-82.407066, 27.772904)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.46 L · about $38.87
Round trip
$77.73
18.74 gal · 70.92 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.87 $77.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.06 $86.13
Premium $4.90 $45.88 $91.75
Diesel $4.35 $40.76 $81.52

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 Apollo Beach and Miami. The current time is 08:31:13.

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.