How far is Doctor Phillips, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Doctor Phillips, FL to Miami, FL is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doctor Phillips and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doctor Phillips and Miami.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 9 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn left onto Villa Drive
71 m · 12 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
534 ft · 22 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Hollywood Way
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Turn right onto Universal Boulevard
2302 ft · 1 min · Universal Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East
2717 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
214.8 mi · 3 hr 54 min · 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 · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
2760 ft · 2 min · 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 Doctor Phillips 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
215 mi · 03h 54m
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 leaving Doctor Phillips and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doctor Phillips to Miami?
The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 116.3 miles from Doctor Phillips and 115.6 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doctor Phillips and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doctor Phillips and Miami. Straight-line distance: 201.35 mi (324.04 km).
#1 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.60 | $75.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.58 | $71.17 |
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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