How far is Miami, FL from Alafaya, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Alafaya, FL is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
226.55 mi
04h 20m
Flight
202.65 mi
326.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.65 mi
Kilometers
326.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.55 mi
Kilometers
364.59 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alafaya
Fri, May 1, 4:08 PM EDT
Return by in Miami
Fri, May 1, 8:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-05-01T11:47
Arrive Alafaya
Fri, May 1, 4:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
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
113.5 mi
02h 10m
To Alafaya
113 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Alafaya.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    108.1 mi · 2 hr · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

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

    65 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

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

    2718 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando

    1279 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 520: Cocoa, Orlando

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 520 West: Orlando

    75 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive

    8.2 mi · 13 min · East Colonial Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto O'Berry Hoover Road

    1199 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
109 mi · 48%
I 95 North
86.9 mi · 38%
Beachline Expressway
10.7 mi · 5%
East Colonial Drive
8.16 mi · 4%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
FL 520 West
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right 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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
02h 10m from Miami
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near Alafaya.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Alafaya?

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 113.5 miles from Miami and 113 miles from Alafaya.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.14 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Alafaya.

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
RAIL

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 and Alafaya. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.14 km).

Miami

#1 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
Alafaya

#2 Alafaya

A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.

Population78,113
Coordinates28.5641000, -81.2114000
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Alafaya (-81.2114, 28.5641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.26 L · about $33.14
Round trip
$66.29
15.98 gal · 60.52 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.14 $66.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.72 $73.44
Premium $4.90 $39.12 $78.24
Diesel $4.35 $34.76 $69.51

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Alafaya. The current time is 11:47:36.

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.