How far is Groveland, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Groveland, FL to Miami, FL is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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
253.93 mi
03h 55m
Flight
217.65 mi
350.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.65 mi
Kilometers
350.28 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.93 mi
Kilometers
408.66 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Groveland
126.8 mi
01h 58m
To Miami
127.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
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 Groveland and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    227.9 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

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

    2361 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · 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 Groveland and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
228 mi · 90%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 4%
I 95
1.15 mi
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.77 mi
North Miami Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

228 mi · 04h 08m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
217.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 58m from Groveland
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Groveland 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 Groveland to Miami?

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Groveland and 127.1 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.17 one way or $74.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Miami. Straight-line distance: 217.65 mi (350.28 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population17,961
Coordinates28.5580500, -81.8511900
Altitude31
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: FL 50 (-81.851154, 28.55817)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.92 L · about $37.17
Round trip
$74.33
17.92 gal · 67.84 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.17 $74.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.18 $82.36
Premium $4.90 $43.87 $87.74
Diesel $4.35 $38.98 $77.95

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 Groveland and Miami. The current time is 22:50:34.

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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.