How far is Indian Shores, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Indian Shores, FL to Miami, FL is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Shores and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Shores and Miami.
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Start on 199th Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · 199th Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn straight onto CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park
114 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park
124 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Park Boulevard North
3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Bay Pines Boulevard North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North
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Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 31st Street North
1.1 mi · 3 min · 31st Street North
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 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 FL 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 · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · 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 Indian Shores 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Indian Shores and Partly Sunny 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 Indian Shores to Miami?
The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Indian Shores and 140.6 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Indian Shores and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Shores and Miami. Straight-line distance: 218.21 mi (351.17 km).
#1 Indian Shores
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,468 |
| Coordinates | 27.8628000, -82.8484400 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.32 | $90.63 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.27 | $96.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.89 | $85.78 |
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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