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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in St.
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-Dade County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daytona Beach and Miami-Dade County.
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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
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.7 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
1551 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
125 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest 88th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 177th Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 168th Street
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian River Estates.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Sebring
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).
#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-Dade County
County in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,707,303 |
| Coordinates | 25.6089700, -80.4986700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami-Dade County (-80.49867, 25.60897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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