How far is Miami-Dade County, FL from Daytona Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Miami-Dade County, FL to Daytona Beach, FL is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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
283.39 mi
05h 26m
Flight
250.93 mi
403.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.93 mi
Kilometers
403.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.39 mi
Kilometers
456.07 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daytona Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Miami-Dade County
Tue, Jun 2, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami-Dade County
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive Daytona Beach
Tue, Jun 2, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami-Dade County
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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Miami-Dade County
142 mi
02h 43m
To Daytona Beach
141.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami-Dade County and Daytona Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami-Dade County and Daytona Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 168th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    2092 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Southwest 177th Avenue

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 177th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 88th Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Southwest 88th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    696 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2306 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    26.5 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    126.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange

    2400 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Nova Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · South Nova Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto International Speedway Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · International Speedway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami-Dade County and Daytona Beach.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
127 mi · 45%
Florida's Turnpike
105 mi · 37%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.5 mi · 10%
Southwest 177th Avenue
6.3 mi · 2%
South Nova Road
5.69 mi · 2%
Southwest 88th Street
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 16m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
250.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
02h 43m from Miami-Dade County
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Miami-Dade County and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daytona Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami-Dade County to Daytona Beach?

The road trip is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Miami-Dade County and 141.4 miles from Daytona Beach.

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

The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Miami-Dade County and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Daytona Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

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

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Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami-Dade County and Daytona Beach. Straight-line distance: 250.93 mi (403.83 km).

Miami-Dade County

#1 Miami-Dade County

County in Florida, United States

Population2,707,303
Coordinates25.6089700, -80.4986700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Daytona Beach

#2 Daytona Beach

The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.

Population70,143
Coordinates29.2108100, -81.0228300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami-Dade County (-80.49867, 25.60897)
End: Daytona Beach (-81.02283, 29.21081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.85 L · about $41.48
Round trip
$82.96
20 gal · 75.7 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.48 $82.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.96 $91.92
Premium $4.90 $48.96 $97.92
Diesel $4.35 $43.50 $87.00

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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There is no time difference between Miami-Dade County and Daytona Beach. The current time is 11:03:45.

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.