How far is Lake Mary, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Miami, FL is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
251.72 mi
03h 51m
Flight
217.46 mi
349.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.46 mi
Kilometers
349.97 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.72 mi
Kilometers
405.11 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Mary
Thu, Apr 23, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mary
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mary
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Lake Mary
125.7 mi
01h 55m
To Miami
126 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mary and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mary and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Palmetto Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Palmetto Street

    735 ft · 34 sec · Palmetto Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lake Mary Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lake Mary Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lake Mary Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Orlando

    1216 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on FL 417 Toll South

    1722 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.4 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

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

    2361 ft · 60 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

    1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mary 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
108 mi · 43%
I 95 South
85.4 mi · 34%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 10%
Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 4%
Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 4%
West Lake Mary Boulevard
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

108 mi · 02h 00m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 55m from Lake Mary
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary to Miami?

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from Lake Mary and 126 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.83 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Mary and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Miami. Straight-line distance: 217.46 mi (349.97 km).

Lake Mary

#1 Lake Mary

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population17,486
Coordinates28.7588800, -81.3178400
Altitude19
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: Palmetto Street (-81.317729, 28.758936)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $36.83
Round trip
$73.67
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.83 $73.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.81 $81.62
Premium $4.90 $43.48 $86.95
Diesel $4.35 $38.63 $77.26

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 Lake Mary and Miami. The current time is 03:54:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.