How far is Daytona Beach, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Daytona Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach and Miami.
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Start on International Speedway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Nova Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Nova Road
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Continue on Nova Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Nova Road
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Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Continue on Taylor Road
1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami
2448 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue
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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 and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Daytona Beach 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 to Miami?
The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 129.1 miles from Daytona Beach and 131.4 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.12 one way or $76.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Daytona Beach and Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 242.82 mi (390.78 km).
#1 Daytona Beach
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 70,143 |
| Coordinates | 29.2108100, -81.0228300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.99 | $89.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.98 | $79.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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