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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.5 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Avenue C
139 m · 22 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right onto 5th Street
563 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Apalachicola. Straight-line distance: 400.42 mi (644.41 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Apalachicola
County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,372 |
| Coordinates | 29.7260000, -84.9856000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 836 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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