How far is Citrus Park, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Citrus Park, FL to Miami, FL is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
294.79 mi
04h 36m
Flight
216.25 mi
348.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.25 mi
Kilometers
348.02 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.79 mi
Kilometers
474.42 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Citrus Park
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Park
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citrus Park
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 Citrus Park
145.6 mi
02h 18m
To Miami
149.2 mi
02h 18m

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 mph ESE
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 Citrus Park and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Gunn Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gunn Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gunn Highway

    574 ft · 17 sec · Gunn Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 589 Toll Express Lane

    5.3 mi · 7 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Veterans Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    794 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 275: Saint Petersburg

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  17. 17

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Park 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 71%
I 275
23.2 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
216.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 18m from Citrus Park
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Citrus Park 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 Citrus Park to Miami?

The road trip is about 294.8 miles (474.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 145.6 miles from Citrus Park and 149.2 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.14 one way or $86.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Citrus Park 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 Citrus Park and Miami. Straight-line distance: 216.25 mi (348.02 km).

Citrus Park

#1 Citrus Park

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population24,252
Coordinates28.0783500, -82.5698200
Altitude13
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: Gunn Highway (-82.570084, 28.078349)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.4 gal
39.38 L · about $43.14
Round trip
$86.28
20.8 gal · 78.76 L
Estimated CO2
92.4 kg one way
Round trip: 184.8 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.14 $86.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.80 $95.60
Premium $4.90 $50.92 $101.84
Diesel $4.35 $45.24 $90.48

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 Citrus Park and Miami. The current time is 01:58:21.

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.