How far is Miami, FL from Alva, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Alva, FL is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.48 mi
02h 56m
Flight
109.24 mi
175.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.24 mi
Kilometers
175.81 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.48 mi
Kilometers
222.87 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-15T06:42
Arrive Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Belle Glade Camp
FL

Town

From Miami
69.3 mi
01h 28m
To Alva
69.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 West, I 595 West

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    728 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers

    2281 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    34.6 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2436 ft · 48 sec · Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
65.4 mi · 47%
Port Everglades Expressway
13.8 mi · 10%
Florida's Turnpike
10.9 mi · 8%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 7%
SR 826 West
0.8 mi · 1%
SR 84 West
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Glade Camp
01h 28m from Miami
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Alva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Glade Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Miami and 69.2 miles from Alva.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belle Glade Camp

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belle Glade Camp, 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 Belle Glade Camp.

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West Palm Beach

62 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

63 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

67 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

68 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Alva. Straight-line distance: 109.24 mi (175.81 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
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#2 Alva

Alva is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7156200, -81.6100800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Alva (-81.61008, 26.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.57
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.28 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $4.90 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $4.35 $21.27 $42.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Alva. The current time is 06:42:56.

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.