How far is Brooksville, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Brooksville, FL to Miami, FL is about 298.2 miles (479.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
298.22 mi
04h 53m
Flight
234.83 mi
377.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.83 mi
Kilometers
377.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.22 mi
Kilometers
479.94 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
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 PM EDT
Return by in Brooksville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooksville
2026-04-19T08:46
Arrive Miami
Sun, Apr 19, 1:40 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
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooksville
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Brooksville
145.4 mi
02h 27m
To Miami
152.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    46 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bailey Avenue

    84 m · 18 sec · North Bailey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2792 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Cortez Boulevard

    33.7 mi · 45 min · Cortez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Orange Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Orange Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2844 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    227.9 mi · 4 hr 8 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 · 60 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

    1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooksville 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
228 mi · 76%
Cortez Boulevard
33.7 mi · 11%
West Orange Street
13.6 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Broad Street
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

228 mi · 04h 08m

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 27m from Brooksville
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooksville 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 Brooksville to Miami?

The road trip is about 298.2 miles (479.9 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Brooksville and 152.9 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooksville and Miami. Straight-line distance: 234.83 mi (377.93 km).

Brooksville

#1 Brooksville

County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States

Population8,824
Coordinates28.5555400, -82.3899100
Altitude62
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: Jefferson Street (-82.38991, 28.555625)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.84 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.27
21.04 gal · 79.68 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.64 $87.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.35 $96.70
Premium $4.90 $51.51 $103.01
Diesel $4.35 $45.76 $91.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooksville and Miami. The current time is 08:46:03.

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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.