How far is Miami, FL from Apalachicola, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 519.5 miles (836 km), with a travel time of about 10h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
519.45 mi
10h 23m
Flight
400.42 mi
644.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
400.42 mi
Kilometers
644.41 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
519.45 mi
Kilometers
835.97 km
Drive Time
10h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apalachicola
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 16, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-15T14:09
Arrive Apalachicola
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:24 PM to 5:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Miami
260 mi
05h 11m
To Apalachicola
259.5 mi
05h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    32.5 mi · 49 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
289 mi · 56%
Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 13%
Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 10%
Sopchoppy Highway
49.5 mi · 10%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 9%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.1 mi
400.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
05h 11m from Miami
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 519.5 miles (836 km) and usually takes 10h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260 miles from Miami and 259.5 miles from Apalachicola.

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

The direct path is about 400.4 miles (644.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $76.03 one way or $152.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 400.42 mi (644.41 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
Apalachicola

#2 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 836 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.33 gal
69.39 L · about $76.03
Round trip
$152.07
36.66 gal · 138.78 L
Estimated CO2
162.9 kg one way
Round trip: 325.8 kg / 718 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.03 $152.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.24 $168.49
Premium $4.90 $89.74 $179.49
Diesel $4.35 $79.74 $159.47

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 Apalachicola. The current time is 14:09:28.

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.