How far is Gretna, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Gretna, FL to Miami, FL is about 510.9 miles (822.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 431.1 miles (693.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Miami.
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Start on 2nd Street
99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
802 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pat Thomas Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Pat Thomas Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Gretna 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gretna and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gretna to Miami?
The road trip is about 510.9 miles (822.2 km) and usually takes 07h 45m 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?
Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254 miles from Gretna and 256.9 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 431.1 miles (693.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 EDT. 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 $74.79 one way or $149.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gretna and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Miami. Straight-line distance: 431.09 mi (693.78 km).
#1 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| 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: 822 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $74.79 | $149.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.87 | $165.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $88.27 | $176.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.43 | $156.86 |
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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