How far is Beacon Square, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Beacon Square, FL to Miami, FL is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
301.78 mi
04h 53m
Flight
230.56 mi
371.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.56 mi
Kilometers
371.05 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.78 mi
Kilometers
485.66 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Beacon Square
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon Square
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beacon Square
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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Beacon Square
148.5 mi
02h 26m
To Miami
153.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
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 Beacon Square and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Drive

    103 m · 17 sec · Springfield Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    22.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 19

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  5. 5

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Square 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 70%
US Highway 19
22.8 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
230.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 26m from Beacon Square
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon Square 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 Beacon Square to Miami?

The road trip is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Beacon Square and 153.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 230.6 miles (371.1 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon Square and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Square and Miami. Straight-line distance: 230.56 mi (371.05 km).

Beacon Square

#1 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
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: Springfield Drive (-82.754688, 28.208634)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.31 L · about $44.18
Round trip
$88.35
21.3 gal · 80.62 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.18 $88.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.95 $97.89
Premium $4.90 $52.14 $104.28
Diesel $4.35 $46.33 $92.66

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 Beacon Square and Miami. The current time is 09:40:15.

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.