How far is Dunnellon, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Dunnellon, FL to Miami, FL is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunnellon and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunnellon and Miami.
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Start on the route
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on 80th Avenue Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · 80th Avenue Road
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Continue on Southwest 135th Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest 135th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 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 Dunnellon and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dunnellon and Partly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunnellon to Miami?
The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Dunnellon and 154.5 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dunnellon and Partly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and Miami. Straight-line distance: 265.57 mi (427.39 km).
#1 Dunnellon
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 29.0491400, -82.4609300 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $45.21 | $90.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.10 | $100.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.37 | $106.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.42 | $94.83 |
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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