How far is Daytona Beach, FL from Miami-Dade County, FL?

The driving distance from Daytona Beach, FL to Miami-Dade County, FL is about 282.1 miles (454 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.12 mi
05h 24m
Flight
250.93 mi
403.83 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Daytona Beach.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.93 mi
Kilometers
403.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.12 mi
Kilometers
454.03 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami-Dade County
Tue, Jun 2, 3:32 PM EDT
Return by in Daytona Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Daytona Beach
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive Miami-Dade County
Tue, Jun 2, 3:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Daytona Beach
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
Indian River Estates
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Daytona Beach
141.4 mi
02h 42m
To Miami-Dade County
140.7 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Daytona Beach and Miami-Dade County.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on International Speedway Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Nova Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Nova Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Nova Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Nova Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dunlawton Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Taylor Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    2448 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    126.1 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive

    1551 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street

    125 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Southwest 88th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 168th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 168th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Daytona Beach and Miami-Dade County.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
127 mi · 45%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 37%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.8 mi · 10%
Southwest 177th Avenue
5.54 mi · 2%
Southwest 88th Street
5.53 mi · 2%
Nova Road
3.6 mi · 1%
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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
250.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River Estates
02h 42m from Daytona Beach
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Daytona Beach and Partly Cloudy near Miami-Dade County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Daytona Beach to Miami-Dade County?

The road trip is about 282.1 miles (454 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.4 miles from Daytona Beach and 140.7 miles from Miami-Dade County.

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

The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Daytona Beach and Partly Cloudy near Miami-Dade County.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian River Estates, 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 Indian River Estates.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

77 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

103 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

112 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Daytona Beach and Miami-Dade County. Straight-line distance: 250.93 mi (403.83 km).

Daytona Beach

#1 Daytona Beach

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population70,143
Coordinates29.2108100, -81.0228300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Miami-Dade County

#2 Miami-Dade County

County in Florida, United States

Population2,707,303
Coordinates25.6089700, -80.4986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Daytona Beach (-81.02283, 29.21081)
End: Miami-Dade County (-80.49867, 25.60897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.68 L · about $41.27
Round trip
$82.55
19.9 gal · 75.36 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.27 $82.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.73 $91.46
Premium $4.90 $48.72 $97.43
Diesel $4.35 $43.28 $86.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Daytona Beach and Miami-Dade County. The current time is 10:08:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.