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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.82 mi
04h 53m
Flight
265.57 mi
427.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.57 mi
Kilometers
427.39 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.82 mi
Kilometers
496.99 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Dunnellon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunnellon
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunnellon
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Dunnellon
154.3 mi
02h 26m
To Miami
154.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pennsylvania Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 80th Avenue Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · 80th Avenue Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 135th Street

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Southwest 135th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 43%
80th Avenue Road
12.3 mi · 4%
I 75 South
12.2 mi · 4%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 3%
Southwest 135th Street
5.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
265.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 26m from Dunnellon
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunnellon and Miami. Straight-line distance: 265.57 mi (427.39 km).

Dunnellon

#1 Dunnellon

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,867
Coordinates29.0491400, -82.4609300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Miami

#2 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-82.460932, 29.049472)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.43
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunnellon and Miami. The current time is 20:38:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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