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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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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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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.
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Start on Southwest 168th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 168th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue
2092 ft · 44 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 177th Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 177th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 88th Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
696 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2306 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.5 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
104.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
126.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 421: Port Orange
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
785 ft · 19 sec · Taylor Road
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Continue on Dunlawton Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Dunlawton Avenue
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Turn left onto South Nova Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · South Nova Road
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Turn right onto International Speedway Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · International Speedway Boulevard
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Saint Lucie.
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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).
#1 Miami-Dade County
County in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,707,303 |
| Coordinates | 25.6089700, -80.4986700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Daytona Beach
The most populous city in Volusia County, Florida.
| Population | 70,143 |
| Coordinates | 29.2108100, -81.0228300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Daytona Beach (-81.02283, 29.21081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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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