How far is Daytona Beach Shores, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Daytona Beach Shores, FL to Miami, FL is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
256.28 mi
04h 08m
Flight
239.97 mi
386.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.97 mi
Kilometers
386.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.28 mi
Kilometers
412.45 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Daytona Beach Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daytona Beach Shores
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive Miami
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daytona Beach Shores
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Daytona Beach Shores
128 mi
02h 04m
To Miami
128.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach Shores and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach Shores and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on South Atlantic Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Boulevard

    828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daytona Beach Shores 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
136 mi · 53%
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 42%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.67 mi · 2%
South Atlantic Avenue
1.91 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
1.22 mi
I 95
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 04m from Daytona Beach Shores
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Daytona Beach Shores and Sunny near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daytona Beach Shores to Miami?

The road trip is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128 miles from Daytona Beach Shores and 128.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.50 one way or $75.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach Shores and Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach Shores and Miami. Straight-line distance: 239.97 mi (386.19 km).

Daytona Beach Shores

#1 Daytona Beach Shores

City in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population4,641
Coordinates29.1760900, -80.9828300
Altitude5
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: South Atlantic Avenue (-80.98295, 29.176042)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.23 L · about $37.50
Round trip
$75.00
18.08 gal · 68.46 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.50 $75.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.55 $83.10
Premium $4.90 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $4.35 $39.32 $78.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Daytona Beach Shores and Miami. The current time is 07:15:32.

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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.