How far is Laguna Beach, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Laguna Beach, FL to Miami, FL is about 595.3 miles (958 km), with a travel time of about 09h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 466.1 miles (750.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 21m.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Beach and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Beach and Miami.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West Toledo Place
1989 ft · 57 sec · West Toledo Place
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto North Arnold Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Arnold Road
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Continue on Bay
1.6 km · 2 min · Bay
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Turn right onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
37 m · 5 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 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 Laguna Beach 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Beach and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach to Miami?
The road trip is about 595.3 miles (958 km) and usually takes 09h 21m 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 299.6 miles from Laguna Beach and 295.7 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 466.1 miles (750.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.2 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 CST. 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 $80.51 one way or $161.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laguna Beach and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Beach and Mostly Clear near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Beach and Miami. Straight-line distance: 466.1 mi (750.12 km).
#1 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 958 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 25m |
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 | $3.83 | $80.51 | $161.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $90.72 | $181.44 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $97.92 | $195.85 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $124.76 | $249.52 |
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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