How far is Gandy, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Gandy, FL to Miami, FL is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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 20m.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gandy and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gandy and Miami.
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Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast
159 m · 18 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
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Turn left onto Gandy Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Gandy Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
1787 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
756 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
2215 ft · 37 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
1906 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike
2322 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
10.4 mi · 12 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 Gandy 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.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gandy and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gandy to Miami?
The road trip is about 276.4 miles (444.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Gandy and 139.8 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208 miles (334.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.44 one way or $80.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gandy and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gandy and Miami. Straight-line distance: 207.95 mi (334.66 km).
#1 Gandy
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 27.8685000, -82.6161200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $40.44 | $80.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.74 | $95.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.41 | $84.82 |
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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