How far is Live Oak, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Live Oak, FL to Miami, FL is about 400.5 miles (644.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
400.54 mi
05h 53m
Flight
355.65 mi
572.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
355.65 mi
Kilometers
572.37 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
400.54 mi
Kilometers
644.6 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Live Oak
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Live Oak
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Live Oak
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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Live Oak
198.3 mi
02h 56m
To Miami
202.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
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 Live Oak and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Miami.

  1. 1

    Start on Dowling Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · Dowling Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Street

    19.8 mi · 27 min · Howard Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1339 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

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

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    752 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

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

    2361 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 3rd Court

    1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street

    2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak and Miami.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
132 mi · 33%
Florida's Turnpike South
132 mi · 33%
I 75 South
100 mi · 25%
Howard Street
19.8 mi · 5%
I 95 South
9.15 mi · 2%
I 95
1.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
355.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 56m from Live Oak
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Live Oak 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 Live Oak to Miami?

The road trip is about 400.5 miles (644.6 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.3 miles from Live Oak and 202.3 miles from Miami.

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

The direct path is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.61 one way or $117.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Live Oak and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Miami. Straight-line distance: 355.65 mi (572.37 km).

Live Oak

#1 Live Oak

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

Population6,990
Coordinates30.2949500, -82.9840200
Altitude32
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: Dowling Avenue Southeast (-82.983937, 30.294914)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 645 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.13 gal
53.5 L · about $58.61
Round trip
$117.22
28.26 gal · 107 L
Estimated CO2
125.6 kg one way
Round trip: 251.1 kg / 554 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.61 $117.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $64.94 $129.88
Premium $4.90 $69.18 $138.36
Diesel $4.35 $61.47 $122.93

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 Live Oak and Miami. The current time is 00:46:48.

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.