How far is Freeport, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Freeport, FL to Miami, FL is about 610.1 miles (981.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 487.3 miles (784.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
610.06 mi
09h 12m
Flight
487.3 mi
784.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
487.3 mi
Kilometers
784.23 km
Flight Time
00h 58m

Driving Distance

Road route
610.06 mi
Kilometers
981.79 km
Drive Time
09h 12m

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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 09h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:12 PM to 5:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Freeport
304.7 mi
04h 36m
To Miami
305.3 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Freeport and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Madison Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2020 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

    1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
211 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 22%
I-75 South
108 mi · 18%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 1%
Madison Street
4.39 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.8 mi
487.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 36m from Freeport
Leave By
5:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Miami?

The road trip is about 610.1 miles (981.8 km) and usually takes 09h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.7 miles from Freeport and 305.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 487.3 miles (784.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.31 one way or $178.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Freeport and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Freeport and Partly Sunny near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Miami. Straight-line distance: 487.3 mi (784.23 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Location in Florida

Population2,658
Coordinates30.4982500, -86.1360500
Altitude10
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: Madison Street (-86.136214, 30.498248)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 982 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.53 gal
81.49 L · about $89.31
Round trip
$178.61
43.06 gal · 162.98 L
Estimated CO2
191.3 kg one way
Round trip: 382.7 kg / 844 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $89.31 $178.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $98.95 $197.90
Premium $4.90 $105.41 $210.82
Diesel $4.35 $93.66 $187.31

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Freeport, FL and Miami, FL. The current time in Freeport is 21:11:35, although it is 22:11:35 in Miami.

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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.